Music:Grand Song of the Dong Ethnic Group
音乐篇:侗族大歌
Course Syllabus 课程章节
1Grand song of the Dong ethnic group is a general name of Dong multi-voice folk songs, and it is a form of chorus,usually with a high note of the leading singer while the others echoing in bass notes. All the life experiences about the history of the nation, the teachings by grandparents, the rules of good behaviors, and even knowledge about food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc. are compiled into their songs. Therefore, the songs depict the process of the Dong ancestors who created the world and fought against the hardness of the nature. As the voice of an ethnic group and a human culture, Grand song of the Dong ethnic group was included in UNESCO's List of Human Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection in 2009. The course helps students understand the history, form, and characteristics of Dong songs, etc. and realize the unique charm of Chinese minority culture by introducing relevant content of Dong songs in Guizhou, watching relevant videos and performances.