Research on the Musical Narrative of Jiangzhou Drum Music "The Rodent’s Wedding"
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: "The Rodent’s Wedding", a prominent example of Jiangzhou Drum Music, is a brilliant representation of traditional Chinese folk music, deeply rooted in folklore and cultural customs. This paper approaches the work from the perspective of musical narrative. First, it explores how the composer blends folk stories with creative inspiration to achieve narrative coherence in the musical text. Second, it analyzes the layered structure and logic of the four-movement framework, revealing the aesthetic beauty of its musical narrative. Third, the study examines the narrative strategies through an analysis of key musical elements, performance techniques, and the expressive use of physical movement. Finally, it emphasizes the narrative power of "The Rodent’s Wedding" in conveying the cultural values and aesthetic ideals of the Chinese people, offering new perspectives for the preservation and innovation of Jiangzhou Drum Music. The aim is to enrich both the theoretical and practical aspects of Chinese traditional music culture.
Source: Arts Studies and Criticism
Author: Huiqin Zhang
Language: English
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408573604