Comparative syudy of traditional chinese and thai wind instruments

Abstract

This research uses Chinese and Thai wind instruments as the research object, investigates historical development and classification of Chinese and Thai wind instruments, analyzes their shapes and musical characteristics, compares the characteristics of Thai wind instruments in terms of sound production principles, playing techniques, and musical styles, using the Chinese Bamboo Flute and Thai Khlui and discovering the characteristics of folk music. Through literature analysis, investigation, in-depth interviews, and experimental practice, the viewpoint of common shaping between Chinese and Thai wind instruments was formed and the relationship between Chinese and Thai wind instruments in structural association and iterative integration and transformation were clarified. Therefore, a framework system of iterative transformation and integration development of Thai wind instruments was constructed, which played a positive role in activating the wind music culture hidden in national colors, enriching the connotation of national culture, and promoting cultural and educational cooperation.

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