The Characteristics and Forms of Contemporary Chinese Zheng Music Composition
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The purposes of the research were to study the characteristics and expressive forms of contemporary Chinese Zheng music composition.
The research methods were interview and observations, The research findings showed that Contemporary Chinese Zheng music composition has evolved significantly. This evolution includes the involvement of composers alongside performers, resulting in outstanding solo and chamber works. Themes have diversified, drawing from new eras, traditional opera, ethnic cultures, literature, and nature. Western compositional techniques have been integrated, broadening the guzheng's musical language. Performance techniques have diversified, incorporating rapid fingering, wheel finger, multi-finger shaking, overtone methods, and special effects. Moreover, performance forms have diversified, integrating with symphony orchestras and other instruments, while new forms like performance theater have emerged, enriching the guzheng's artistic expression.
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