The Grand Song of the Dong Ethnic Group

Table Of Contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Editorial Board
• List of Figures
• Preface
• Selected Review Opinions on Dongzu Dagezhi
• I. Overview
• II. Chronicle of Major Events
• 1. The Dong Civilization
• 1.1 Designation and Origin of the Dong Ethnic Group
• 1.1.1 Designation of the Dong Ethnic Group
• 1.1.2 Origin of the Dong Ethnic Group
• 1.1.3 Oral History of the Dong Ethnic Group
• 1.1.4 Formation of the Dong Ethnic Group
• 1.1.5 Administrative Division and Population
• 1.2 The Dong Culture
• 1.2.1 The Dong Language
• 1.2.2 Philosophical Thoughts
• 1.2.3 Ecological Culture
• 1.2.4 Opera and Dance
• 1.3 The Dong Music
• 1.3.1 Folk Songs and Folk Music
• 1.3.2 Choral Songs
• 1.3.3 Accompanied Songs
• 1.3.4 A Cappella Songs
• 2. Origin and Evolution of the Dong Grand Songs
• 2.1 Discovering the Origin
• 2.1.1 Origin of the Dong Grand Songs
• 2.1.2 Discovery and Naming
• 2.1.3 Going Global
• 2.2 Geographical Distribution
• 2.2.1 Central Areas
• 2.2.2 Marginal Areas
• 2.2.3 “Lands of Songs” and “Nests of Songs”
• 2.3 Subject Matter
• 2.3.1 A General Introduction
• 2.3.2 Historical Records
• 2.3.3 Life Records
• 2.3.4 Naming Methods
• 2.4 Repertoires
• 2.4.1 Oral Repertoire of Master Singers
• 2.4.2 Written Repertoire in Publications
• 2.4.3 Selected Repertoire
• 3. Artistry of the Dong Grand Songs
• 3.1 Types and Features
• 3.1.1 Onomatopoetic Dong Grand Songs
• 3.1.2 Lyric Dong Grand Songs
• 3.1.3 Ritual Dong Grand Songs
• 3.1.4 Narrative Dong Grand Songs
• 3.2 Musical Structure
• 3.2.1 Linguistic Features
• 3.2.2 Horizontal Structure
• 3.2.3 Forms of Structure
• 3.3 Artistic Features
• 3.3.1 Features of Lyrics
• 3.3.2 Features of Melody
• 3.3.3 Onomatopoetic Composition
• 3.3.4 Affective Features
• 3.4 Techniques of Singing
• 3.4.1 Division of Voices
• 3.4.2 Breathing Techniques
• 3.4.3 Nasal Resonance
• 3.4.4 Tongue-Tip Trills
• 3.4.5 Multi-Voice Harmony
• 3.5 Customs of Performance
• 3.5.1 Occasions of Performance
• 3.5.2 Procedures of Performance
• 3.5.3 Rules of Performance
• 3.5.4 Forms of Performance
• 3.6 Inheritance and Development
• 3.6.1 Status Quo of the Dong Grand Songs
• 3.6.2 Inheritance of the Dong Grand Songs
• 3.6.3 Development of the Dong Grand Songs
• 3.6.4 Inheritance and Innovation of the Dong Grand Songs
• 4. Folk Customs of the Dong Grand Songs
• 4.1 Rituals and Customs of the Dong Grand Songs
• 4.1.1 The Dong Grand Songs and the Kuonh Community
• 4.1.2 The Dong Grand Songs and Marriage
• 4.1.3 The Dong Grand Songs and Weex Yeek
• 4.1.4 The Dong Grand Songs and Drum Towers
• 4.2 Cultural Exchanges of the Dong Grand Songs
• 4.2.1 Domestic Exchanges
• 4.2.2 International Exchanges
• 4.2.3 Mass Communication
• 4.3 Festivals and Competitions of the Dong Grand Songs
• 4.3.1 Inter-Village Dong Grand Song Singing Competition
• 4.3.2 Congjiang Dong Grand Song Festival
• 4.3.3 Meilin Dong Grand Song Festival
• 4.3.4 Liping Culture Festival
• 4.3.5 Rongjiang Sama Festival
• 4.3.6 Sanjiang Dong Grand Song Festival
• 4.3.7 Dawuliang Folk Song Festival
• 5. Bidding for the Inscription on the World Heritage List
• 5.1 Bidding Process
• 5.1.1 Path to Inscription
• 5.1.2 Nomination Document
• 5.1.3 Nomination Publicity
• 5.1.4 Commitment Implementation
• 5.2 Protection and Utilization
• 5.2.1 Awareness of Protection
• 5.2.2 Establishment of Rules and Regulations
• 5.2.3 Collection and Collation
• 5.2.4 Support and Protection
• 5.2.5 Establishment of Bases
• 5.2.6 Function of the Dong Grand Songs
• 5.3 Talent Training
• 5.3.1 Composition of Talents
• 5.3.2 Choirs and Singing Classes
• 5.3.3 Teaching and Passing Down Songs
• 5.3.4 School Training
• 5.3.5 Short-Term Training
• 6. Literary Aspects of the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.1 Legends and Stories
• 6.1.1 Legends of the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.1.2 Stories about the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.2 Audiovisual and Paper Publications
• 6.2.1 Films about the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.2.2 Compact Disks of the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.2.3 Works about the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.2.4 Annals about the Dong Grand Songs
• 6.3 Public Opinions
• 6.3.1 News Headlines
• 6.3.2 Featured Programs
• 6.3.3 Comments and Reviews
• 6.4 Academic Research
• 6.4.1 Literature Reviews
• 6.4.2 Research Organizations
• 6.4.3 Research Findings and Publications
• 6.4.4 Selected Research Articles
• 7. Value of the Dong Grand Songs
• 7.1 Social Value
• 7.1.1 Eulogizing Civilization
• 7.1.2 Educating the Public
• 7.1.3 Promoting Harmony
• 7.2 Economic Value
• 7.2.1 Promoting Tourism
• 7.2.2 Alleviating Poverty
• 7.3 Cultural Value
• 7.3.1 Taste Improvement
• 7.3.2 Cultural Dissemination
• 7.3.3 Art Appreciation
• 8. Figures of the Dong Grand Songs
• 8.1 Pioneers and Master Singers
• 8.2 National Inheritors
• 8.3 Regional Inheritors
• 8.4 Guardians
• 8.5 Promoters
• Appendices
• 1 Laws and Regulations on the Safeguarding of the Dong Grand Songs
• 2 Research Papers on the Dong Grand Songs
• 3 Odes to the Dong Grand Songs
• Bibliography
• Index
• Postscripts
• 1 Afterword
• 2 Chief Translator’s Notes