Abstract

The composition techniques of the folk song “Little Cabbage” within Chinese composer Bao Yuankai's “Yan Huang Feng Qing” are analyzed as research subjects. The concept of symphonic Chinese folk songs and musical creation techniques are investigated. The manner in which the composer incorporates Chinese and Western music theories in his compositions through the application of musical theory techniques is analyzed. The results of the research findings were: 1) The Chinese pentatonic scale 2) The use of Chinese folk melody in Western orchestra and 3) 3 Music texture: polyphonic technique and Chinese melody fusion. Exploring the composer's concept of symphonic Chinese folk songs is of paramount importance for further inheriting and advocating China's outstanding folk music culture.

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