The Interaction of Dance and Music in the Performing Practice of the Miao (Hmong) Tribes

Abstract

The article analyses the traditions of the Chinese ethnic group Miao, which are an integral part of its intangible heritage. The music and dance of the Miao peoples are synthetic. Their unity is confi rmed already at the stage of preparation for performance — the choice of musical instruments that both perform an accompanying function that sets the style, rhythm, melody, agogics, and serve as necessary accessories of dancing performers themselves, who also have the skills to play these instruments.