A Study of Mongolian Regional Music Culture from the Dual Perspective of Epic and Instrument — A Comparative Analysis Centered on Mangasin Ulger and Khan Harangui

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v6i3.4141

Tenghe Bao, Riqin Xi

National University of Mongolia, Mongolia

Abstract

This paper focuses on the epic music of the eastern and western regions of the Mongolian ethnic group, selecting the Mangasin Ulger from the eastern Horqin region and the Khan Harangui from the western Oirat region as case studies. It analyzes the use, artistic characteristics, and cultural connotations of the Tsoor Khuur and the Tovshur in epic performances. By comparing the two instruments in terms of their accompaniment functions, performance techniques, and symbolic meanings, the paper reveals how regional and cultural differences influence the musical style of Mongolian epics.

Keywords

Mongolian epic; musical characteristics; cultural connotations

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