Knowledge of the Historical and Contemporary Status of Dong Ethnic Group's "Da Ge" Folk Music in Liuzhou, China

This research uses the qualitative method, with objectives of investigating historical and contemporary status Dong ethnic group's "Da Ge" folk music. Using conceptual frameworks Chinese art music theory western theory, methodology participant observations, experiments, simulations, questionnaires, interviews, three most representative types group in Liuzhou, China, selects two key informants. The study's findings are as follows: Many studies on musical score examples have revealed: mode scale “Da Ge” usually national mode, them "Yu" mode. melody is sung several parts, two. high part a song, continuous bass low part. In melody, primarily employs arpeggios vibrato. use eighth sixteenth notes, well dot rhythms that frequently alternate between beats. Most songs paragraph structure. ethnicity natural way possible, light breath.