Qianjiang Drum Song

Hubei
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Representative of provincial intangible cultural heritage: Qianjiang Drum Song Qianjiang Drum Song, also known as "Drum Basin Song", originated from the ancient Chinese custom of "Drum Basin Accompanying Funerals". Because it is used in folk funeral ceremonies, it is also called "beating funeral drums", and there are two performance forms: "sitting funeral drums" and "jumping funeral drums". The Qianjiang folk drum song team carries a medium-sized drum, and the singing style is mostly accompanied by drum beats to sing a few boards. Flat boards, knocking boards, and crying tones are also common. The lyrics are mainly seven-word sentences, mixed with three-word and five-word sentences, etc., and many dialects are used to fill in the words. The popular rhyme is catchy. The singing section is divided into four sentences, three and a half sentences, five and a half sentences, and miscellaneous words. There are variations in order to form a gentle and graceful singing effect. Qianjiang drum songs have a rich repertoire, most of which are handwritten and sung by artists, and there are also improvisations of "writing lyrics based on the sound". The music and singing style of Qianjiang drum songs incorporate a large number of folk songs and folk minor music elements, and the rhyme is melodious and pleasant to the ears. The lyrics mostly use dialect slang, pay attention to rhetoric, are playful and literary, and have harmonious rhythm and rich musical beauty. Qianjiang drum songs are closely related to folk funeral customs. Its unique rap art that has been passed down for thousands of years is a self-contained system. The deep roots of Chu culture and the nourishment of local customs have given Qianjiang drum songs many valuable connotations in folklore, musicology, social ethics, and philosophy of life. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)

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