A Study On Yanbei Shuahai’er From The Perspective Of Ecomusicology

Shuahai’er is a local opera named after Qu Pai in Yan Bei,its popular scope mainly includes Da Tong,Huai Ren and Ying Xian.The continuous development of the society also leads to the changes of Shuahai’er,which include the influences brought by the changes of the natural system,the imbalance caused by the imbalance of economic,political and cultural development,and the factors caused by the inheritance and development of its own artistic form.From the perspective of Ecomusicology,the author makes a field work of the performance groups and audience groups,as well as an analysis of the natural system,cultural system and music system of Shuahai’er,which reflect the current living state of Shuahai’er.Based on the research methods of Ethnomusicology and from the perspective of Ecomusicology,this paper discusses the ecological system of Shuahai’er with the help of Linguistics,Sociology,Theater and Chinese Traditional Opera.Grove Dictionary of American Music defines ‘Ecomusicology’ as ‘a complex study of music,culture and nature’.Ecomusicology advocates a holistic approach to research,considering music,culture and nature as a whole.Based on this concept,this paper analyzes the relationship between nature,culture and music in order to arouse people’s protection awareness and understand the necessity of sustainable development of Shuahai’er.Finally,the conclusions are drawn as follows:1.The inheritance groups need to help each other for the changing natural environment,social environment and cultural environment.2.In order to adapt to the needs of society and make it have new vitality constantly,Shuahai’er draws on and absorbs new art on the basis of tradition.3.Influenced by economy and culture,Shuahai’er has gone out of the way ofdiversification.The diversity of activities provides more space and a larger promotion platform for Shuahai’er dramas.