"The Thirteen Hairpins" is a film that reveals traditional Chinese culture. Music, as an important element to set off emotions and create an atmosphere, also plays an indispensable role in the film. This article will analyze the musical characteristics embodied in the film from aspects such as the film’s music selection, music type, and music rhythm.

1. Music selection

The music selection of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" is mainly based on traditional Chinese music, while also adding elements of Western music. The film's theme song "Beautiful Beauty" is adapted from the famous national song "Jasmine" and expresses the tenacity, persistence and pursuit of love of the women in the film. At the same time, in key plots of the film, such as the music used by Mei Lanfang when she performed in Beijing, it is traditional Peking Opera music, which reflects the connotation of traditional Chinese culture.

2. Music Type

The music types in the film mainly include Chinese traditional music, Western classical music and modern pop music. Among them, Chinese traditional music is used most frequently, such as "Jasmine", "Qing Hua Zhu", etc. Western classical music plays a very good role in expressing emotions and enhancing the atmosphere. For example, the background music used when Mei Lanfang performed in Beijing was the ninth act of Beethoven's "Piano Sonata" played by Dufresne. The use of modern pop music is relatively sparse in the film's soundtrack, with only one Chinese pop song included in the film's music disc.

3. Music Rhythm

The music rhythm in the film is mainly slow and lyrical, which can better express the tenderness and sensibility of women. For example, the theme song of the movie "The Beauty is Old" has a very melodious and lyrical rhythm, giving people a beautiful and warm feeling; and the Peking Opera background music used by Mei Lanfang when performing in Beijing is also mainly slow and soothing, making people feel elegant. ,noble.

In general, "The Thirteen Hairpins" has a rich selection of music materials and diverse types. It is a movie that perfectly integrates Chinese and Western cultures. The film uses music to create atmosphere and express emotions, making the audience feel its human touch and cultural connotation.