Characteristics of Mongolian songs: Inner Mongolia has a vast territory, and differences in lifestyle have resulted in different singing styles. Therefore, Mongolian folk songs have both stylistic unity and regional diversity.

After a long history, five regional style and color areas have been roughly formed in Inner Mongolia: Hulunbuir style area, Horqin style area, Xilingol style area, Ordos style area and Alxa style area.

Generally speaking, Hulunbuir folk songs are colorful and heavily decorated; Horqin folk songs have peaceful, smooth and profound melody; And have endurance. There are overlaps in musical styles between each style area, and there are also occasional overlaps.

The Mongolian nation has always been known as the "nation of poetry". The vast grassland where the Mongolian people live is called the "ocean of song" by the world. Since ancient times, Mongolians have been known for their ability to sing and dance. As a great, hard-working and brave nation, they not only created their own history, but also created a splendid grassland culture.

In addition to ancient hunting songs, nomadic songs, songs of myths and legends, fables and songs of ancient heroes:

1. There are also songs praising the people’s resistance struggle, complaining about oppression, exploitation and military service , Songs of corvee labor, such as the famous "Gada Merlin", "Dana Bala", "Namuslai", "Song of Labor", etc.;

2. Praising hometown and missing relatives, Songs that miss the hometown, such as "Noenjia", "Mother's Kindness", "Sister Jin", etc.;

3. Elegies, aphorisms, lullabies, satirical songs, such as "Borule" , "Dujiya", "Dinger Lama", etc.;

4. Ritual songs include sacrificial songs, Andai songs, wedding songs, banquet songs, drinking songs, etc., such as "Four Seasons", " "Golden Julma", "Bonfire Song", etc.;

5. Songs that reflect women's lives, such as "Wanli", "Miss Gao", "Deligerma", etc.; love songs, such as "Han Xiuying", "Dakula", "Kim Yema", "Beijing Lama", etc.

Extended information:

The more famous Mongolian songs are Mongolian hymns, which are sung by the Mongolian people on special occasions such as the Naadam Conference or other public gatherings and celebrations. Folk song genre. Hymns are roughly divided into the following categories according to their content:

1. Hymns to heroes: such as "Ode to Genghis Khan". This hymn enthusiastically praises Genghis Khan with its solemn emotions and high-pitched tone. He spoke highly of Genghis Khan's great achievements in unifying all Mongolian tribes. This famous song popular in the Xilin Gol area can be regarded as a typical representative of hymns in terms of content and form.

2. Horse hymns: the widely circulated ones include "Little Zao Horse", "Long Mane Horse", "Little Yellow Horse", etc.

3. Hometown hymns: This type can be divided into songs written by people who have lived in their hometowns for a long time to praise their hometown, and songs written by wanderers who have left their hometown and wandered around the world missing their hometown and expressing their sorrow in a foreign land. The former such as "Eight Banners of Chahar", "My Hometown", etc., and the latter such as "High Xing'an Mountains" and so on.

4. Girls’ Hymn: The purity and beauty of girls often serve as a symbol of beauty in the minds of the Mongolian people. Such songs are full of touching verses and have beautiful melodies. Works such as "Qibqehiri", "Uyoday", etc.

5. Hymn to the Four Seasons: This is a folk song genre created by people to praise the scenery of the four seasons of nature. The songs mostly describe the changes of the four seasons and people's production and life scenes, and are full of love for nature and life. Folk songs of this type can be found everywhere. Almost every Mongolian inhabited area has a unique style of "Song of the Four Seasons".

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