The horse-head qin is a traditional musical instrument of the Mongolian, Hui and other ethnic groups, with a unique sound and playing style. It is shaped like a horse's head and can be used to accompany songs and dances, storytelling, rhetoric and many other uses.
The horse-head qin is a two-stringed stringed instrument with a trapezoidal body and a handle carved in the shape of a horse's head, and is a favorite instrument of the Mongolian people.
The horse-head qin is a Mongolian folk stringed instrument. In Mongolian, it is called "Chaoer".
The body is made of wood, about one meter long, there are two strings, *** sound box is trapezoidal, the sound is mellow, low back and forth, the volume is weak.
Expanded knowledge:
1, the origin and evolution of the horse-head qin
The origins of the horse-head qin can be traced back to the Mongolian Plateau region around 4000 BC. Initially, the horse-head qin was expressed as a bent wooden stick, and later developed into a musical instrument made of materials such as horse bones and animal skins. After continuous improvement and evolution, the modern horse-head qin has become a very exquisite form of musical art.
2. The Structure and Performance of the Horsehead Instrument
The horsehead instrument is shaped like a horse's head, with a stringed axle similar to a bow. Its **** has two bowstrings and a bow rest. Players usually use both fingers and bow to play it. The horse-head fiddle has a colorful tone and has a lot of room to play a variety of tones and rhythms.
3. Application of the Horse-head fiddle in culture and art
The horse-head fiddle is widely used in the music and art of the Mongols, Kazakhs, Turks, Tibetans and other ethnic groups. In the traditional dances and singing of the Mongols, the horse-head fiddle plays a vital role. In addition, the horse-head qin also plays an important role in storytelling, telling folklore and expressing personal feelings.
4. Cultural Value and Protection of the Horse-head Qin
The Horse-head Qin is regarded as China's intangible cultural heritage because of its unique acoustics and its accumulation in the cultural history of the Mongolian, Hui and other ethnic minorities. In order to protect the traditional cultural heritage of the horse-head qin, the Chinese government has taken many measures, such as promoting traditional music, strengthening the inheritance of horse-head qin making skills, and organizing cultural activities.