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    [fullTitle] => RESONATING FAITHS: EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF MUSIC, MULTICULTURALISM, AND RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY IN GUANGXI MINORITY TRADITIONS
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Throughout its long history, national music has not only showcased its unique charm and artistic significance through cultural and economic evolution but has also acted as a medium for spiritual and communal expression. However, in the contemporary global landscape, the development of minority music theory, particularly within the Guangxi ethnic communities, faces significant challenges. These include environmental changes, loss of distinctive musical characteristics, and a dwindling number of tradition bearers. Minority music theory, a vital subset of Chinese national music theory, reflects the rich traditional music heritage of China and holds substantial philosophical and religious value. From a multicultural perspective, the music of Guangxi's ethnic minorities demonstrates a dynamic evolution, influenced increasingly by interactions with diverse cultural and religious ideologies. Despite these positive trends, the theoretical underpinnings of Guangxi's minority music encounter profound challenges in today's global music culture environment, testing its resilience and capacity to adapt without losing its intrinsic value. To effectively foster the development and reform of Guangxi ethnic music, it is crucial to delve into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions that underlie its traditional practices. This exploration seeks not only to preserve but to rejuvenate Guangxi’s music theory, drawing on historical insights and contemporary multicultural dialogues. The goal is to ensure that the development of Guangxi’s ethnic music theory progresses in a manner that respects its heritage while embracing the opportunities presented by a multicultural world.

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                    [givenName] => Yundong Chen
                    [affiliation] => School of music and dance, Hechi University, Hechi 546300, Guangxi, China
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                    [givenName] => Li Ling
                    [affiliation] => Teacher education school, Hechi University, Hechi546300, Guangxi, China.
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                    [givenName] => Huiling  Wei
                    [affiliation] => School of music and dance, Hechi University, Researcher at the Beibu Gulf Marine Development Research Center, Hechi 546300, Guangxi, China
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            [0] => Folk Music; Multiculturalism; Music Theory; Development Trend
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    [doi] => 10.24204/ejpr.2024.4383
    [datePublished] => 2024-05-26
    [pdf] => https://www.philosophy-of-religion.eu/menuscript/index.php/ejpr/article/view/4383/version/1768/3334
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RESONATING FAITHS: EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF MUSIC, MULTICULTURALISM, AND RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY IN GUANGXI MINORITY TRADITIONS

Yundong Chen
School of music and dance, Hechi University, Hechi 546300, Guangxi, China

Li Ling
Teacher education school, Hechi University, Hechi546300, Guangxi, China.

Huiling Wei
School of music and dance, Hechi University, Researcher at the Beibu Gulf Marine Development Research Center, Hechi 546300, Guangxi, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24204/ejpr.2024.4383

Abstract

Throughout its long history, national music has not only showcased its unique charm and artistic significance through cultural and economic evolution but has also acted as a medium for spiritual and communal expression. However, in the contemporary global landscape, the development of minority music theory, particularly within the Guangxi ethnic communities, faces significant challenges. These include environmental changes, loss of distinctive musical characteristics, and a dwindling number of tradition bearers. Minority music theory, a vital subset of Chinese national music theory, reflects the rich traditional music heritage of China and holds substantial philosophical and religious value. From a multicultural perspective, the music of Guangxi's ethnic minorities demonstrates a dynamic evolution, influenced increasingly by interactions with diverse cultural and religious ideologies. Despite these positive trends, the theoretical underpinnings of Guangxi's minority music encounter profound challenges in today's global music culture environment, testing its resilience and capacity to adapt without losing its intrinsic value. To effectively foster the development and reform of Guangxi ethnic music, it is crucial to delve into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions that underlie its traditional practices. This exploration seeks not only to preserve but to rejuvenate Guangxi’s music theory, drawing on historical insights and contemporary multicultural dialogues. The goal is to ensure that the development of Guangxi’s ethnic music theory progresses in a manner that respects its heritage while embracing the opportunities presented by a multicultural world.

Keywords: Folk Music; Multiculturalism; Music Theory; Development Trend

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