Ancestor songs mainly describe the appearance of human beings, the origin and migration of ethnic groups, such as the song of human origin and the song of flood. The theme of this kind of songs is positive and enterprising, which reflects the real history in a tortuous way to some extent and has the value of historical research. Songs and words for discussion: reflect the social organization of the ancient Miao nationality, mainly describe various social ethics and codes of conduct, and persuade people to do good.
Introduction of Miao songs
Miao folk songs can be divided into three categories according to their contents: stray songs (love songs), drinking songs, bitter songs, anti-songs, funeral songs, labor songs, current political songs, children's songs, riddle songs and so on, with different tunes.
Gefei is a special folk song singing form popular in Qiandongnan Prefecture. Usually in the mountains. Its tune is loud and unrestrained, and the lingering sound is very distinctive. Its contents include love songs, current political songs and so on. Its singing forms include solo, duet and chorus. Various forms of folk songs include traditional lyrics and improvisation.
Gabaifu song is a kind of rap literature popular in southeastern Guizhou. It combines folk poems and legends. Singers sometimes narrate and sometimes sing, and their contents mostly reflect real people and stories in civil disputes and social phenomena.
In addition, singing is an ancient way for young Miao men and women to express their wishes and show their talents. The "Pange" of Miao people in Zhaotong area is very interesting.
In a song, men usually sing first. The two sides showed their talents in a duet. If the man loses, the woman throws the man away with water. The Miao family's splashing water is not malicious, but a kind of baptism. If the Israelis answer questions and sing to each other, you can still get engaged by singing.