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What is the main subject of the verses praising Chairman Mao?
What is the main subject of the verses praising Chairman Mao?
- The eternal life of Chairman Mao and his influence (correct)
- The warm sunshine in northeastern China
- The role of youth in promoting traditional songs
- The significance of local dialects in modern music
What does the song 'Northeasterners are All Living Lei Fengs' exemplify?
What does the song 'Northeasterners are All Living Lei Fengs' exemplify?
- A movement against the use of standard Mandarin
- A celebration of Chairman Mao's philosophy
- An increase in popularity of Mandarin rap music
- A trend towards writing in regional dialects in contemporary music (correct)
What aspect of Chairman Mao's legacy is highlighted in the verses?
What aspect of Chairman Mao's legacy is highlighted in the verses?
- The impact of his thought on the people's emotions (correct)
- His role as a cultural figure in contemporary music
- The influence of his policies on local dialects
- His military achievements through songs
What is implied by the phrase 'the sun is the reddest' in relation to Chairman Mao?
What is implied by the phrase 'the sun is the reddest' in relation to Chairman Mao?
How did the Internet influence the creation of regional rap songs?
How did the Internet influence the creation of regional rap songs?
What does the term tongsu yinyue refer to in contemporary Chinese popular music?
What does the term tongsu yinyue refer to in contemporary Chinese popular music?
Which style did the rendition of xibeifeng songs by government-sponsored singers utilize?
Which style did the rendition of xibeifeng songs by government-sponsored singers utilize?
The phenomenon known as the 'Mao Craze' was primarily fueled by what type of media?
The phenomenon known as the 'Mao Craze' was primarily fueled by what type of media?
What instrument's sound is imitated using a synthesizer in the Gangtai-style version of Xintianyou?
What instrument's sound is imitated using a synthesizer in the Gangtai-style version of Xintianyou?
What type of footage was utilized in the karaoke adaptations produced on video and laser disc?
What type of footage was utilized in the karaoke adaptations produced on video and laser disc?
What was the primary aim of the crops production committee established by the Communists in 1941?
What was the primary aim of the crops production committee established by the Communists in 1941?
Which song was part of the limited edition medley that became a hit and initiated the 'Mao Craze'?
Which song was part of the limited edition medley that became a hit and initiated the 'Mao Craze'?
Who was the head of the crops production committee set up by the Communists?
Who was the head of the crops production committee set up by the Communists?
What is the primary theme expressed in the poem "Stop the Destruction"?
What is the primary theme expressed in the poem "Stop the Destruction"?
In the song 'The Bright Red Sun in the Sky', who is referred to as the 'Golden Sun'?
In the song 'The Bright Red Sun in the Sky', who is referred to as the 'Golden Sun'?
What significant cultural change occurred in China as a result of the 'Open Door Policy' from 1978-1980?
What significant cultural change occurred in China as a result of the 'Open Door Policy' from 1978-1980?
What does the term "xibeifeng" refer to in the context of music?
What does the term "xibeifeng" refer to in the context of music?
Which genre does xibeifeng draw its influence from?
Which genre does xibeifeng draw its influence from?
Which singer became representative of the early influx of popular music following the 'Open Door Policy'?
Which singer became representative of the early influx of popular music following the 'Open Door Policy'?
Which regions of China primarily influence the xibeifeng style?
Which regions of China primarily influence the xibeifeng style?
How is the vocal delivery in the xibeifeng style characterized?
How is the vocal delivery in the xibeifeng style characterized?
What was one of the key characteristics of Deng Lijun's music?
What was one of the key characteristics of Deng Lijun's music?
What ineffective solution does the poem propose to address the state of destruction?
What ineffective solution does the poem propose to address the state of destruction?
By 1984, how had Chinese popular music transformed?
By 1984, how had Chinese popular music transformed?
What kind of music heavily influenced the development of xibeifeng?
What kind of music heavily influenced the development of xibeifeng?
What was unique about the 'Blood-stained Glory' song commissioned in 1943?
What was unique about the 'Blood-stained Glory' song commissioned in 1943?
Which of the following best describes the emotional tone of the poem "Stop the Destruction"?
Which of the following best describes the emotional tone of the poem "Stop the Destruction"?
What type of music was most commonly disseminated on the mainland due to the 'Open Door Policy'?
What type of music was most commonly disseminated on the mainland due to the 'Open Door Policy'?
What societal issue does the poem highlight through its vivid imagery?
What societal issue does the poem highlight through its vivid imagery?
What is the main characteristic of the singing style required for Xintianyou songs?
What is the main characteristic of the singing style required for Xintianyou songs?
Which artist is noted as a prominent exponent of the Xibeifeng genre?
Which artist is noted as a prominent exponent of the Xibeifeng genre?
How did Cui Jian alter the song 'Nanniwan' in his version?
How did Cui Jian alter the song 'Nanniwan' in his version?
What was the broader significance of the emergence of Xibeifeng as a music style?
What was the broader significance of the emergence of Xibeifeng as a music style?
What was the reaction of the authorities to Cui Jian's singing of Xibeifeng songs?
What was the reaction of the authorities to Cui Jian's singing of Xibeifeng songs?
What distinguishes Cui Jian’s versions of Xibeifeng songs from others produced during that time?
What distinguishes Cui Jian’s versions of Xibeifeng songs from others produced during that time?
Which song alludes to the hardships faced by farmers in the loess soil regions of China?
Which song alludes to the hardships faced by farmers in the loess soil regions of China?
What does Xibeifeng's popularity signify in the context of Chinese music history?
What does Xibeifeng's popularity signify in the context of Chinese music history?
What time of day do the people mentioned in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper' typically start their activities?
What time of day do the people mentioned in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper' typically start their activities?
In 'A Turbulent Day in School', what sentiment is expressed towards the teachers?
In 'A Turbulent Day in School', what sentiment is expressed towards the teachers?
What is a recurring theme in the 'Beijing Evening Newspaper' lyrics?
What is a recurring theme in the 'Beijing Evening Newspaper' lyrics?
What emotion is depicted by the narrator concerning their school experience in 'A Turbulent Day in School'?
What emotion is depicted by the narrator concerning their school experience in 'A Turbulent Day in School'?
In 'Beijing Evening Newspaper', which aspect of nightlife do the characters seem to enjoy?
In 'Beijing Evening Newspaper', which aspect of nightlife do the characters seem to enjoy?
What type of humor is present in the lyrics of 'A Turbulent Day in School'?
What type of humor is present in the lyrics of 'A Turbulent Day in School'?
Which character trait is NOT attributed to the protagonists in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper'?
Which character trait is NOT attributed to the protagonists in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper'?
What is a focus of the social commentary found in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper'?
What is a focus of the social commentary found in 'Beijing Evening Newspaper'?
In 'Where Are You?', what feeling does the narrator express regarding societal expectations?
In 'Where Are You?', what feeling does the narrator express regarding societal expectations?
In the song '信了你的邪', what does the narrator imply about modern life?
In the song '信了你的邪', what does the narrator imply about modern life?
Flashcards
Mao as the Sun
Mao as the Sun
The positive portrayal of Mao Zedong using imagery of the sun and warmth. He is seen as the ultimate source of light and guidance for the Chinese people.
Cult of Mao
Cult of Mao
A specific example of popular culture in China expressing patriotic sentiment.
Local Language Rap
Local Language Rap
A practice of adapting popular music with lyrics in regional languages.
Internet Songs in Dialects
Internet Songs in Dialects
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“Northeasterners are All Living Lei Fengs”
“Northeasterners are All Living Lei Fengs”
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Open Door Policy
Open Door Policy
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Yellow Music
Yellow Music
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Influence of HK & TW Music
Influence of HK & TW Music
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Commodification of Music
Commodification of Music
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Role of Mass Media
Role of Mass Media
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Rise of Mainland Music
Rise of Mainland Music
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Technological Shift
Technological Shift
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Half-Open Dissemination
Half-Open Dissemination
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Xibeifeng (Northwest Wind)
Xibeifeng (Northwest Wind)
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Gangtai Yinyue (Pop music from Hong Kong and Taiwan)
Gangtai Yinyue (Pop music from Hong Kong and Taiwan)
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Adaptation of Folk Song Melodies
Adaptation of Folk Song Melodies
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Gangtai Stylistic Characteristics in Xibeifeng
Gangtai Stylistic Characteristics in Xibeifeng
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Rough Vocal Delivery
Rough Vocal Delivery
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Internationalist/Nationalist Dilemma
Internationalist/Nationalist Dilemma
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Tongsu Yinyue (通俗音樂)
Tongsu Yinyue (通俗音樂)
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Xibeifeng
Xibeifeng
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Gangtai
Gangtai
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Mao Craze
Mao Craze
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The Red Sun (红太阳)
The Red Sun (红太阳)
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Karaoke Adaptations of 'The Red Sun'
Karaoke Adaptations of 'The Red Sun'
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Odes to Chairman Mao in Pop Music
Odes to Chairman Mao in Pop Music
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MTV-like Montages in 'Mao Craze' Videos
MTV-like Montages in 'Mao Craze' Videos
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Xintianyou
Xintianyou
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A Bao
A Bao
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Huangtu Gaopo (Hills of Yellow Earth)
Huangtu Gaopo (Hills of Yellow Earth)
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Nanniwan
Nanniwan
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Countering disruptive music with a smooth Gangtai style
Countering disruptive music with a smooth Gangtai style
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Gangtai style
Gangtai style
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Co-opting
Co-opting
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Beijing Evening Newspaper
Beijing Evening Newspaper
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Dialect Rap
Dialect Rap
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Regional Dialect Rap
Regional Dialect Rap
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Musical Influence of Dialect Rap
Musical Influence of Dialect Rap
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Hip-hop Music
Hip-hop Music
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Chinese Dialect Rap
Chinese Dialect Rap
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A Turbulent Day in School
A Turbulent Day in School
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Where Are You?
Where Are You?
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In My Own Time
In My Own Time
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Believe in Your Evil
Believe in Your Evil
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Study Notes
Popular Music in East Asia Postwar Period & the Internet Age, Pt. 1: Mainland China
- Postwar China witnessed a radical reorganization of musical life, with nationalization of production, performance, and distribution of all music forms
- Music became a tool for propagating Maoist ideals, focusing on class struggle and revolutionary fervor.
- Musical production was restricted to promoting CCP ideologies, serving the needs of workers, peasants, and soldiers
- "Yellow Music" (Shidaqu) was condemned, while romantic popular songs were eliminated
- The CCP established popular musical expression as romantic songs and mass music, spearheaded by figures like Nie Er and Xian Xinghai
- By the late 1950s, popular music in mainland China virtually ceased to exist, replaced by mass music with ideological concerns and bureaucratic control of the mass media. This is exemplified by the Cultural Revolution period (1966-1976).
- The 'open-door policy' of 1978 brought a new wave of popular music into mainland China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), leading to a period of change in music styles and content
- New musical styles emerged in parallel with the older gangtai styles, including those inspired by folk music of the northwest provinces of China, such as Xibeifeng
Gangtai and other styles
- Gangtai emerged as a 'popular' style due to government endorsement and being played in the nationally televised Chinese New Year's Eve TV program; it is a euphemism for politically correct mass-mediated music
- Xintianyou was a folk song genre that became the basis of Xibeifeng. It emphasizes a clear, sincere, and mellow quality associated with traditional Chinese culture
- Xibeifeng, was an adaptation of folk music from northern China's Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces, with a rough vocal delivery
- Rock music (yaogun yinyue), which emerged in the mid-1980s, represented a challenge to the dominant Gangtai style, incorporating Western instruments and themes
- Local language rap and popular music styles featuring local dialects and languages, began to emerge in parallel or in opposition to gangtai in the late 20th century. This included songs like "Beijing Evening Newspaper", and "A Turbulent Day In School"
Specific examples
- "Hills of Yellow Earth"《黄土高坡》by Li Na/李娜, a song that became a prominent example of the way mainland Chinese popular music was both countered and imitated:
- "The Red Sun Must Illuminate Taiwan"《红太阳一定要照亮台湾》, a song reflecting political intent
- "Blood-stained Glory"《血染的风采》, a song commemorating Chinese soldiers who died in the Korean War
- "I Have Nothing"《一無所有》by Cui Jian, an example of the alternative 'Rock' music style
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Explore the transformation of popular music in mainland China from the postwar period through the Cultural Revolution. Delve into how music was used as a tool for propaganda under the CCP and the impact of the open-door policy on musical expression. This quiz takes you through the ideological shifts and cultural changes in Chinese music history.
