The Musical Characteristics and Creative Dimension of Zigong Yan Gong Hao Zi in Sichuan, China
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The objectives of this article were: (1) to study the historical development of Zigong Yan Gong Hao Zi (a traditional labor chant) in Sichuan, China. (2) to analyze the musical characteristics and social-cultural identity of Zigong Yan Gong Hao Zi in Sichuan, China, and (3) to examine the musical creation and contemporary transformation of Zigong Yan Gong Hao Zi in Sichuan, China. This research employed a qualitative research design integrating historical analysis, field investigation, and music analysis. The research process consisted of five steps: literature review and theoretical foundation, field study and data collection, key informant selection, qualitative data analysis, and conceptual framework construction. The research population included historical documents of the Sichuan salt industry, traditional Yan Gong Hao Zi practices, local inheritors and cultural practitioners, and contemporary musical works represented by Crape Myrtle Tree and Crape Myrtle Flower. The instruments included document analysis, structured interviews, observation, and music analysis procedures. Data were analyzed by historical analysis, stylistic and descriptive analysis, and music theory analysis.
The research results were found to be: (1) The development of Zigong Yan Gong Hao Zi is closely related to the evolution of the well salt industry and labor organization, and it has gradually transformed from a functional labor chant into a form of intangible cultural heritage with cultural and symbolic value. (2) The musical characteristics of Yan Gong Hao Zi are shaped by labor practices, featuring strong rhythmic patterns, simple structure, and call-and-response performance, while also reflecting collective identity, regional culture, and social cohesion. (3) Contemporary musical creation transforms Yan Gong Hao Zi into new artistic forms by integrating traditional musical elements with modern compositional techniques, demonstrating a dynamic process of cultural inheritance and innovation.
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