The Gelao people are a nation that loves music. The Gelao people sing whatever they see. It can be said that there are songs everywhere. Gelao folk songs shine with a unique light in Gelao culture. It not only has a strong flavor of life and national characteristics, but also has high artistic value. It is an artistic masterpiece created by the ancestors of the Gelao people. Let us find out together below.

Gelao folk songs can be divided into four categories: folk songs, children's songs, drinking songs and filial songs. The tunes are different and each has its own characteristics. Ancient folk songs are composed of short and long sentences ranging from three to four to more than ten words. In the past two to three hundred years, influenced by the style of Han poetry, seven-character quatrains or ancient styles were mostly used, and many Chinese words and phrases were borrowed.

In terms of melody structure, Gelao folk songs are not only influenced by other local folk songs, but also influenced by local lantern music. The melody has both a strong and joyful jumping feeling and a tactful lyricism. The taste, the organic combination of the two forms, constitutes the melodic characteristics of the Gelao folk songs in the area.

The singing styles of Gelao folk songs include high-pitched (false voice) folk songs, flat-pitched folk songs, and low-pitched folk songs. The drinking songs are lively and the atmosphere is lively. Ancient songs and sacrificial songs are sung during festival celebrations and ancestor worship, with solemn and solemn tunes. The tones of funeral songs are low and melancholy; some of the lyrics and tunes are like chanting scriptures. The crying wedding song is like weeping and complaining, and the tune is sad. Slapstick songs are labor chants with accompaniment, and their music is closely related to local folk songs, lanterns, high-stage opera, bench opera, and folk tunes.

According to working time, slapstick songs are divided into Qitianhao (with talking boards and singing numbers, used when starting work in the morning, and the singing numbers are divided into fast and slow), and urging sounds (used after breakfast) Labor), Huahua (used after eating "noon", including solo, unison, duet, duet, lead singing, chorus, etc.) and horn playing (used during labor before dinner). Its tune and rhythm are cheerful and distinct.

Gelao and Han singers *** jointly discovered and sorted out Gelao folk songs such as "Come on August 15th" and "My Family Lives by Longtan", which were rated as national ethnic minorities. Excellent song.