Lullabies were originally songs used by mothers to soothe their children to sleep. They are usually very short. The melody is soft and sweet, and the rhythm pattern of the accompaniment has a cradle-like turbulence. Many great composers such as Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms have written such songs. Because the music is simple and moving, it is often adapted into an instrumental solo. There are also lullabies written specifically for instrumental music.
Lullabies are lyrical vocal or instrumental music. Describing the rhythm of the cradle swinging, it is similar to a barcarolle, and the most common beat is medium speed. Lullaby originated from a kind of lullaby (also known as lullaby) that is sung for children to hypnotize children with a simple form and swaying rhythm. It later evolved into a music creation genre.
Chinese name of lullaby, foreign name of lullaby, composed by Mozart, Mozart music style, simple and moving, song language, Chinese, English
Lyrics
Lullaby
Sleep, sleep, my dear baby
Mother’s hands gently rock you
The cradle rocks you to sleep quickly
The night has been quiet and filled with joy Warmth?
(music)
Go to sleep, my dear baby
Daddy’s arms will always protect you
All the happiness in the world Wishes
All warmth belongs to you?
(music)
Sleep, sleep, my dear baby
Mom loves you, mom I like you
A bouquet of lilies and a bouquet of roses
Mom will give it to you when you wake up
Category
"Lullaby" is often used in Violin Solo, originally a popular song, composed in 1868. According to legend, the author wrote this amiable and sincere lullaby to Mrs. Farber to congratulate her on the birth of her second son.
Mrs. Faber was a famous singer in Vienna. When Brahms was in Hamburg in 1859, he heard her sing a Baumann waltz. At that time, Brahms was deeply attracted by her. Moved by the beautiful singing, I later used the melody of the waltz and added syncopated changes as the accompaniment of this "Lullaby", as if the mother was patting her baby to sleep.
The lyrics of the original song are: Sleep peacefully, sleep here obediently, the little bed is filled with roses, the fragrant breeze blows into the rose, the mosquitoes and flies are silent, the baby sleeps sweetly, I hope you sleep comfortably until the sun rises. ?The quiet and beautiful melody itself is a lyric poem.
Later generations adapted this song into light music, which has been widely circulated in the world and is as deeply rooted in people's hearts as a ballad.
Baby
The best way to coax your baby to sleep is to sing a lullaby, which is most suitable for babies between zero and one year old. Lullaby is different from other songs in that it is a typical piece of music with hypnotic properties, usually written in a swing rhythm of 6/8. It has a calm melody and slow rhythm, so it is easiest for babies to calm down and fall asleep quickly. Pregnancy experts say that the singing voice of pregnant mothers is the best musical prenatal education, and the most suitable song for pregnant mothers to sing is "Lullaby". When pregnant women sing lullabies, the fetus in the belly will also learn to "sing". This aerobic exercise can stimulate the growth of fetal brain cells, increase its vitality in movement, and improve the mother's body and placenta.
Function
The brisk and beautiful melodies of popular, classical, and folk songs are absolutely beneficial to cultivating high-quality fetuses and infants, allowing babies to immerse themselves in the country of music, naturally and unrestrainedly. Feel the music you listen to, let your baby and you get a stable and happy mood in the comfortable music, further stimulate the growth of your baby's brain, gradually develop your baby's mind, and let your baby enjoy a happy and smart childhood.
"Lullaby" has a very calming and hypnotic effect, and it can also stimulate the baby's infinite imagination. It can not only promote the baby's healthy development, but also soothe the anxiety of infants and young children, laying a good foundation for the baby's early musical enlightenment, so that the baby can learn music as soon as possible. Access to the greatest minds in human culture.
Representative works
The accompaniment often imitates the rhythm of the swinging cradle. Because the rhythms of lullabies and barcarolles are very close, and they both have lyrical melodies and quiet atmospheres, and have many different characteristics, the German composer Richard Strauss in his "Family Symphony" The lullaby uses the melody of Mendelssohn's "Barcarolle". "Family Symphony" is about a day in the composer's family life. Lullaby is one of them. There are two melodies in this music: one is the melody representing children, which is the child theme. It is played by ancient oboe, bassoon and viola with mute. The note played by the ancient oboe is one minor third lower than the oboe, and it is an oboe in the key of A. The other is the melody of a lullaby, which is a song about mother. Played by the bass clarinet, the first two bars are the melody of Mendelssohn's "Song without Words in G Minor". The author uses polyphony to combine these two melodies. Supporting these two melodies is a rhythm pattern describing the swing of the cradle, played by two bassoons. At the end of this piece of music, we can hear the bell ringing seven times, played by the carillon. At this time, the father's theme appeared on the cello, and the mother's theme appeared on the violin, describing the parents looking at their sweetly sleeping children with blessing eyes.
Lullabies, like barcarolles, include both vocal and instrumental works. The 6/8 time signature is also the typical rhythm of lullabies. For example, the following is a vocal lullaby in 6/8 time. The composer is said to be Mozart. This song is developed with a short two-bar melody as the core theme. The tone is bright and sincere, full of hope for the child's future. Describe the gentle swinging rhythm of the cradle from beginning to end. The song sings: "Sleep, my baby, the bees have rested, the birds have returned to their nests, the garden is so peaceful." The moon is smiling in the sky, how beautiful the silver light is, shining on you through the window. Go to sleep, my baby, sleep quickly, sleep quickly!? In addition to lullabies in 6/8 time, lullabies in three time and four time are also acceptable. Use harmony and rhythm techniques to describe the swing of the cradle. Schubert's "Lullaby" uses the constant alternation of stable and unstable chords to reflect the swinging effect of the cradle. This is a folk song style song, the music is full of infinite tenderness and care. Brahms' "Lullaby" is composed of strong and weak beats. To create the image of a cradle swinging. This is also a folk song style song with a gentle and beautiful melody, which expresses a mother's cordial wishes for her children: Good evening, good night, the roses and lilacs have closed their eyes, and you will go to sleep soon. Tomorrow, early in the morning, I will be able to speak and dance again. Good night, good night, angels are guarding you, go to sleep, the Holy Infant Tree will appear in your dreams. Sleep well, sleep sweetly, and you will dream of paradise. ?
Application
Composers often use lullabies in operas. For example, French composer Godard wrote a lullaby in his opera "Yoseland". But its subject is not a baby, but a dying woman. This is a lyrical song with operatic music characteristics. The whole song is divided into two parts. The first part is equivalent to the recitative in an opera, and the second part is equivalent to an aria in an opera. Recitative is a recitative tone based on language tones. The first part of this lullaby has the nature of a recitative, but it has a strict three-beat rhythm and is not as free-paced as a real recitative. An aria is a lyrical or dramatic solo piece in an opera. The second part of this lullaby has some characteristics of a lyric aria. But it does not have the three-section structure commonly used in arias. This lullaby is a lullaby sung by Yoceland to Laurence. The first part is a recitative monologue. The second part is a lullaby in four beats, with the accompaniment describing the rocking of the cradle.