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Northeastern Folk Songs

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Northeastern Folk Songs Isan region is a gathering place for 3 different cultural groups, so there are 3 types of folk songs as follows:

1. Folk songs of Thai-Lao culture group This group includes people in Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Loei, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram and parts of Sisaket province. This group uses dialects, namely Isan language, folk songs of Thai-Lao cultural groups, which are of 2 types: Mo Lam and Seng.

1.1 Mo Lam is a popular folk song in the Northeastern region. has developed a show as a group have professional training They are hired to perform at various events with a melody of Lam, known in the local language as "Lai". There are 4 popular patterns, namely: 1. Line pattern 2. Long stripe 3. Lam Ploen pattern 4. Lam Toey pattern, folk song lyrics in the northeastern region including stripes.

1.2 Sheng or Lam Seng The word "Seng" means a dance such as Sheng Kratip or a type of melody called Lam Seng. and Sheng Dao Nang Dong This sale is usually in small groups. set up a procession to ask for factors to join in making merit at the temple.

2. Folk songs of the Khmer-Suei (Koi) cultural group, a group of people in Surin, Sisaket and some parts of Buriram province. It has its own language, namely Khmer and Suay (Kui), which is different from other dialects. There is also a local culture. Especially a folk song called "Jarieng" which means singing or driving the lam.

Playing that sort There are both organized as a group and play amongst themselves according to the festival in 2 ways:

2.1 Jang in the Kantrumuang group which is a music ensemble consisting of flute, bass, drum, kantrum, cymbal, cymbals, krub and beetle fiddle When the host arranges for a Kantrum band to play There will be a song, namely, Je-Riang to accompany the band Kantrum. The lyrics will be chosen to match the merit-making event. or as requested by the listener.

2.2 Jang as the main character. On the festival day, villagers with artist mood will group together to sing a chorus that has been passed down from generation to generation, taking turns singing and dancing as well, such as the New Year's Chance, Jariang Nor Kwae (An interactive song between a man and a woman).

3. Folk songs of Thai Korat cultural group Thai Korat cultural group, including people in Nakhon Ratchasima Province and some parts of Buriram Province Folk songs of this group are Korat songs, now developed from folk songs into a group or band. have professional training Hire to perform at the merit event, auspicious event, fixing on Thao Suranaree The dialogue between men and women There are many types of poems, such as a duet song, a duet song, used to clap your hands when you put on a song and sing "Chaiya".

Folk music is the music of a particular locality. and is well known locally The style of singing or dancing is therefore independent in both form and content. Therefore, it is popular with the villagers. For the reason that folk songs use the local language, use fun melodies, provocative rhythms, and convey the feelings, thoughts, ideology, living conditions and folk wisdom.

Folk music is considered a type of folk literature used to sing and play in the local society, transmitted and passed down through memory. There is no record of the author. The origin of the song or even the method of playing is used to memorize it. Therefore, it is known as oral literature or oral literature. It is the entertainment culture of the local villagers. and spread from one place to another It is very closely related to the way of life.

Folk music is the evolution of language at a higher level. Because when observing folk songs, it is a medium to convey stories that occur in villagers at all levels, from villagers in villages, sub-districts, towns to the national level. At some point, someone will come up with beautiful words for those stories. rhyming words At some point, someone will come up with a melody and a musical instrument. make folk songs melodious It is valuable for entertainment and reflects all aspects of society. We can all study life, beliefs, values, language and other cultures from folk songs.

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