怀集县八音班初探

怀集县“八音班”的历史久远,与民间节庆风俗、信仰风俗、人生礼俗等民俗活动相随.在漫长的发展过程中,它形成了独特的表现形式、音乐特点.它的音阶主要是五声音阶,调式以微调式居多,结构多为乐句数不等的单乐段.“八音班”为乡村的祝寿、进宅、红白喜事助兴,充分发挥了它在社会生活中的功能作用,体现了其独特的艺术价值.

First Look at the Eight-Instrument Band of Huaiji County

Closely linked with traditional customs, like festivals, belief as well as way of life, the “Eight-In- strument Band ” of Huaiji county, Guangdong province ment, this kind of music has gradually formed a unique has a long history. Over the long period of its develop- way of performance and characteristics. It plays mainly in “five-tone” pitch, mostly in the form of Appearing. The musical structure consists of single music section with a different number of phrases. The band usually performs at times of birthday, housewarming, wedding and funer- al, adding to the atmosphere. It fully functions in the social life, and embodies a unique art value.