Author(s)

Liu Hui ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Krirk University, Bangkok, Thailand

Corresponding Author

Liu Hui

ABSTRACT

From the perspective of intangible cultural heritage, this paper deeply studies the artistic characteristics and cultural value of Dangtu folk songs. As the general term of all kinds of folk songs in Dangtu County, Anhui Province, Dangtu folk songs fully show the cultural charm of Jiangnan water town with its simple and natural lyrics, unique and rich language, fresh and graceful tunes and lively and light rhythm. The paper first analyzes the expression of Dangtu folk songs as a folk oral literature, and discusses the improvisation and colloquial expression of lyrics, the application of comparison techniques and the enhancement effect of lining words on emotional expression. Then, from the perspective of musical characteristics, it expounds the tune and harmonic characteristics of Dangtu folk songs, and the influence of the use of dialect in singing on the style of folk songs. On this basis, the article further excavates the historical and humanistic value and social functions of Dangtu folk songs, including the historical changes, social style, life wisdom and emotional world reflected by them, as well as their role in educational inheritance, entertainment aesthetics and social cohesion. Finally, through the analysis of the classic Dangtu folk songs and the case of contemporary inheritance practice, the artistic characteristics and cultural values of Dangtu folk songs are summarized, and suggestions are put forward for the protection and inheritance of the intangible cultural heritage of Dangtu.

KEYWORDS

Dangtu folk songs; intangible cultural heritage; artistic characteristics; cultural value; protection and inheritance

CITE THIS PAPER

Liu Hui, Research on the artistic characteristics and cultural value of Dangtu folk songs from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage. Art and Performance Letters (2025) Vol. 6: 55-61. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2025.060107.

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