From a big perspective, Dong folk songs can be divided into four types: big songs, small songs, folk songs and narrative songs. Big songs are sung by a choir (at least five people) in a specific public place, that is, the drum tower collective singing method (fair duet between opposite sex choirs), and it is also the central content of various collective folk activities in Dong areas. Dong folk songs are divided into four categories according to their styles, melodies, contents, singing methods and folk customs: 1, and Gasuo is literally translated as "a big song with sound". This kind of songs mainly emphasize the ups and downs of melody and the beauty of harmony lines. Generally, the lyrics are short, which mainly show the melody and highlight the drawstring part. The drawstring part has no specific lyrics, and only the interlining is used to show off the beauty of melody and reflect the good voice of chorus. During the drawl, several singers took turns singing high notes, and high notes came and went. Bass is usually sung by other singers in a long and continuous tone, which contrasts and sets off the treble (lead singer). Some melodies of "Gasuo" mostly imitate the singing of insects and birds in nature, as well as the sound of flowing rivers. Its song titles (songs) are often named after insects, birds and animals or seasons, such as Galiang and Cicada. In addition, vocal songs are often named after their village names, such as Gayintan and Gagaoshun Guizhou. , and become a unique local symbol with its melody form. The literal meaning of "gama" is a soft song. This is a big song with the main content of expressing the feelings between men and women, which can be translated into lyric songs. Its characteristics are: many lyrics, short drawl, slow and euphemistic melody and lively rhythm, such as "Playing the Fool". 3. Gaxiang (ethical song) is a big song with exhortation as its main content. Its music melody fluctuates little, mainly expressed by lyrics, and eulogizes ethics through singing forms, such as parents' love songs, lazy songs and singles. 4. Gaji (ballad), mainly composed of folk stories and dialogues between characters. Music melody is neat, mostly low and sad. The main performance is the lyrics of a single lead singer, and everyone sings a fixed interlude on the continuous bass. The lyrics of this kind of songs are long and varied. Typical "Ga Lao" songs are named after the owner of the story, such as Song of Dong, Song of Butterfly Lovers and Song of Beauty.

The prominent feature of Dong nationality's big songs is the multi-voice cappella. Dong folk songs are mainly composed of lead singer, treble and bass. "Ritual songs" are songs used in specific folk customs and etiquette scenes, which often form an inseparable etiquette system with the use of Daqu. According to the different functions of etiquette, folk songs can be divided into: roadblock songs, sacrifice songs and wine songs. "Xiaoqu" is generally used for separate communication between the opposite sex, and its content is mainly sex songs. Xiaoqu is divided into pipa, Niuguqin, flute, folk songs and flowing water songs. "Narrative songs" are played and sung by themselves or lead singers, and their contents include myths, history, ethics, love and marriage, etc. And it is sung in the form of stories. According to the different singing methods and lyrics, it can be divided into: ballads, pipa ballads and Niuguqin ballads.