Morphological study of Hulusheng music in the wedding ceremony of the Lisu people in Dechang

Abstract

The Article aimed to study (1) To study the morphological characteristics of Hulusheng music in the wedding ceremonies of the Lisu people in Dechang. (2) To explore the performance forms of Hulusheng music. (3) To analyze the function and significance of Hulusheng music in weddings.The authors conducted a field study of Lisu weddings in Dechang, and after analyzing the collected Hulusheng music, the following results were found:1. Hulusheng music in the wedding ceremony has a leading role in the ceremony. Several parts of the wedding ceremony are completed by Hulusheng music together with dance, and this form of dance music marks the end of the ceremony. It shows that Hulusheng music plays an essential role in the Lisu wedding ceremony in Dechang.2. Hulusheng music is often combined with dance to form a form of dance music. This dance music is called Guaqie by the Lisu people and is necessary for weddings. In addition to this form of music, Hulusheng solos also appear in ceremonies. The dance music and the solo in the ceremony reflect the unity of the ceremony through one melodic material.3. The use of Hulusheng music in wedding ceremonies reflects the original religious beliefs of the Lisu people and their identification with the musical culture of their people.