The morinouqin is a unique traditional musical instrument of the Mongolian people in China.
The morinouqin is a stringed instrument popular among the Mongolian people in China. It was known as "Songqin", "Khumaiqin" and so on in history. The morinouqur has won worldwide praise for its unique timbre and playing style. It is mainly spread in China's plateau areas, including Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi and other provinces where Mongolian and other ethnic minorities live together. Let’s take a closer look at the origin and characteristics of the Morin Khuur.
1. Origin and historical background: The morinouqin first appeared in the Yuan Dynasty and was popular among the Mongolian tribes in China. It is a traditional folk instrument of the Mongolian people. Its name comes from the fact that the head of this instrument is made of a horse's head and the body is made from a horse's body. Historically, the morinouqur was mainly used to accompany singing, singing tours, dancing, banquets and other occasions. It was known as the "guitar of the world" and its playing skills were full of romance and passion.
2. Production and structural features: Morinouqin adopts the method of string pulling to produce sound. Its handle is perpendicular to the top of the piano. The bow is made of horsetail or mane, and the bow rod and bow hair are . The number of strings on the Morin Khuur can range from two to eight. Different players and music will choose different numbers of strings according to their own preferences.
Different from other common stringed instruments such as violins and cellos, the stem of the Morrinou für is straight instead of curved. The headstock is in the shape of a horse head, and the body is mainly disk-shaped. The bow is made of horsetail or mane. The timbre of the morinouqur is full and deep, with an elegant and beautiful mood and a majestic and majestic spirit. It can not only play the melody of Mongolian traditional music, but also the music of various ethnic groups in the world.
3. Performance characteristics: Due to its special structure and pronunciation method, the music played by the Morin Qur has unique cultural connotation and national character, and is known as one of the representatives of Mongolian music. The Morin Khuur's playing techniques are diverse, enriching the expressiveness of traditional Mongolian music, such as pressing the strings with fingers, sliding on the bow, pulling the bow, etc. The performers' actions such as clapping, clapping, and whistling are also part of the performance. This kind of performance makes The music of Morin Qur has a strong artistic appeal.
Therefore, the matouqin is a unique traditional folk instrument created by the Mongolian people in China. Its unique timbre and playing method make it an important part of Chinese traditional music, and has also become a popular musical instrument around the world. One of the most popular elements of music culture.
The uses of the Morin Qur
1. Cultural heritage: As one of the traditional Mongolian folk instruments, the Morin Qur is not only an important instrument in folk life, but also an indispensable part of the Mongolian music culture. . To this day, the Morin Khuur is still a household name among the Mongolian people, and it is played on various occasions such as festivals, horse races, and weddings.
2. Music performance: The unique timbre and unique playing method of the morinouqur have also made it an important part of modern music performance. The use of morinouqur in modern music is constantly being updated with the changes of the times and the development of music styles. For example, in recent years, Morinouqur has been integrated with modern pop music, jazz, rock music, electronic music, etc., forming new music styles and music types, such as "national rock", "world music", etc., making the musical charm of Morinouqur within reach.
3. Tourism culture: Due to its unique timbre and cultural background, the Morinouqin is also widely used in tourism culture. The performance of the Morin Fhuur can show the rich and colorful cultural traditions of the Mongolian people, attract the attention of tourists, and at the same time allow tourists to have an in-depth understanding of the Mongolian living customs, history, culture and social traditions.