AN INITIAL EXPLORATION OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF KHANH HA MILITARY DRUM SINGING ART

Abstract

Khánh
Hà's
Military
Drum
is
a
form
of
folk
singing
that
involves
call‑and‑response,
social
interaction,
and

exchanging
experiences
in
the
daily
life
and
agricultural
activities
of
the
local
residents.
Within
the
scope
of

this
article,
we
mainly
analyze
some
Quang
Drum
compositions
based
on
recordings
made
by
artisans
from

the
Khánh
Hà
Drum
Singing
Club,
focusing
on
aspects
such
as
scale
and
mode,
melody,
rhythm
and
tempo,

song
structure,
and
lyrics.
Additionally,
through
direct
observation
using
fieldwork
methods,
the
performing

aspects
will
also
be
clarified
to
affirm
the
unique
features
of
this
intangible
cultural
art
form.
This
study
aims

to
contribute
to
the
preservation
and
promotion
of
traditional
values,
nurturing
the
souls
of
the
local
people

across
generations.