The Sound Of Heritage: An Analysis Of Beiqiang Music In Yangxin Tea-Picking Opera Of China

Abstract

Yangxin Tea-picking Opera, a traditional form from Hubei Province, China, features Beiqiang music with distinctive cultural value. This paper analyzes Beiqiang music’s modes, rhythms, melodies, and tonal expressions, highlighting its role in enhancing dramatic depth and emotional force. By integrating ethnomusicological theories with fieldwork, the study reveals how Beiqiang music enriches traditional Chinese aesthetics through harmonic treatment and rhythmic variations. It also highlights the aesthetic of traditional Chinese music, offering richness in simplicity. The findings contribute to ethnomusicology and support the preservation of Yangxin Tea-picking Opera as an intangible cultural heritage.