Folk Songs

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Chinese Folks Songs
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Folks songs are considered as a type of classical music. They are full of the characteristics of the regional customs, and is a creation that combines regional literature with local melodies. Chinese folks songs have a long history, with the following names, Yue, Ge, Feng, Yao, Qu, Sheng, and Diao. Prehistoric folks songs, dance and musical instruments were know as Yue. Yues were classified according to the tribal names, as it was recorded in Lu Shi Chun Qiu, the eight songs of Ge Tian Shi, an ancient tribe. The names of the eight songs were, Zai Ming, Xuan Niao, Sui Cao Mu, Liu Wu Gu, Jing Tian Chang, Da Di Gong, Yi Di De, and Zong Qin Shou Zhi Ji. Also mentioned was the song of Tu Shan Shis daughter, known as the shortest love song in history.

Lu Shi Chun Qiu

To be continued

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