Study On Shanxi Folk Drum Music And Dance

Shanxi is not only known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization", but also the ocean of folk dance. The folk dance is one of the shining pearls in the treasure house of Chinese art, which has a long history and many varieties. It has formed a relatively complete system with a distinctive art style and unique aesthetic value over a long period of time. According to census statistics from1983to1985, there are234kinds. Therefore, Shanxi is called " township of folk dance". Among them, Drum dance is nearly20kinds, whose colorful pattern and performance better represent the the Shanxi folk culture and regional customs.Beginning of the origin and role of the drum, the paper analyzes pattern and performance, sums artistic characteristics and cultural characteristics. On the basis of this, the paper points out historical evolution and trends.Different kinds of drum dance use drum as a prop or as the main accompany musical instruments, together with gongs, cymbals and cymbals, which has the strong geographical ethnic color and local flavor. Shanxi drum dance has a long history and rich variety, the representative of which are as follows:Huagu, Weifengluogu, Wuhupashan, Huaqiaogu, Taiyuanluogu, Yagu, Dengyanjiahuo, Xiyue. Affected by the geographical and cultural environment,it is divided into three parts,that is North,center and South.Between them, there are common traits, ideological tendency and similar characteristics. It is not only reflects the People’s local awareness and honest and kind-hearted folk customs, but also show the tough and strong national character, furthermore, reflects the unique cultural heritage and deep, bold artistic attainments.Tracing its source, Shanxi folk dance not only contains the people’s life, habits and awareness of the historical cultural heritage, but also reflects the grace and charm of Shanxi art. Looking forward to the future, we have to face the challenges, inheritance and innovation. Based on reality, we must firmly grasp the development direction of the Shanxi Folk Dance, make efforts to let it grow healthy, step out of Shanxi, to the world, to the future.