From “Chrysanthemum Terrace” to “Chinese Wedding”: The Evolution of the “Chinese Style” in Popular Music.

Authors

  • Yanan Tian
  • Ziqing Yang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/pyjf2s02

Keywords:

Popular Music, Chinese Style, Jay Chou, Ge Dongqi

Abstract

This article aims to explore the evolution of the “Chinese Style” in the Chinese music scene. Through a comparative analysis of two representative “Chinese Style” songs - “Chrysanthemum Terrace” and “Chinese Wedding” - in terms of lyrics, melody, harmony, arrangement, special instruments, and singing techniques, it reveals how the development and changes of “Chinese Style” popular music over different periods. This evolution demonstrates how ‘Chinese style’ has transformed from a more traditional expression with classical overtones to a style that is more integrated, culturally authentic, and modernized.

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Published

2024-11-12

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6 (2024): Volume 2, Issue 6

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