The melody in the minor key generally has a relatively clear sense of equal rhythm, and most of them form a standardized and neat beat. This is in sharp contrast to folk songs, which often have free-stretching rhythms and are not controlled by rhythmic rhythms that change periodically in strength or weakness.

The Hunan folk song in the above example has regular rhythm and simple rhythm, and shows the distinctive characteristics of minor keys in rhythm and beat shape.

Due to the need for singing and dancing, song and dance minors often like to use syncopated rhythms and dotted rhythms to highlight the danceability and increase the dynamics of the music. Therefore, the rhythm of song and dance minor music is mostly more distinct and prominent.

Lantern Festival

"Lantern Festival" is a Yangko tune from the Qitai region of Shanxi Province. The melody frequently uses dotted and syncopated rhythms. It is cheerful and enthusiastic, with distinct strengths and weaknesses. Very rhythmic and danceable.