How to Listen to the Rhythm of Uygur Dance

Uygur dance rhythm is rich and varied. In addition to scattered boards, there are 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8 and 7/8 beats. Accessory and syncopation, pause are also used more, lively and happy. The specific beat password should be listened to according to the specific music.

Uygur dance can be roughly divided into self-entertainment dance, ritual dance and performance dance. The main feature of Uygur dance is that the movements of all parts of the body cooperate with the eyes to express their feelings. Uyghur dance has inherited the music and dance traditions of the ancient Erhun River Valley and Tianshan Uyghur people, and absorbed the essence of ancient western music and dance. After long-term development and evolution, it has formed a dance art with various forms and unique styles, which is widely spread throughout Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.