Chinese ethnic minority musical instruments: 21st Century China Ethnic Minority Series

Author: Zhao Baojia
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Besides being used in traditional festivals, celebratory gatherings, and wedding celebrations, many drums are also both accompanying instruments and props in folk dances. For example, the Changgu (long drum) of the Korean ethnic group, the Fenggu (bee drum) of the Zhuang ethnic group, the Changgu of the Yao ethnic group, the Zhugu (bamboo drum) of the Wa ethnic group, and the Xiangjiao (elephant leg drum) of the Dai ethnic group. Tibetan drums such as the Hepa drum, Lama drum, Dagu drum, and Bolen drum are often used in collective chanting by monks in temples, religious Qiangma performances, band ensemble, and as accompaniment for Tibetan opera and Hepa dance, among other folk songs and dances. The diverse ethnic musical instruments are the brilliant creations of the people of all ethnic groups in our country, each embodying rich cultural heritage and connotation. They are treasures of Chinese ethnic culture and rare gems in the garden of ethnic music. The processing, organization, and publication of materials on ethnic musical instruments will contribute to promoting the excellent culture of ethnic minorities, fostering the healthy development of ethnic music, and holding positive practical significance for further research, development, and utilization of ethnic musical instruments.