佤族丧葬乐器“兀儿”的文化内涵

The Cultural Implications of the Funeral Musical Instrument "Wu-er" of the Wa Nationality

"兀儿"是佤族在丧葬仪式中使用的一种吹管乐器。在万物有灵的原始宗教观念影响下,"兀儿"成了佤族死者生前显赫身份的一种象征符号。在日常生活中,佤族人对"兀儿"充满恐惧,但用"兀儿"演奏出来的丧葬音乐却具有抒情、欢快的音乐特征。这些音乐特征蕴涵了佤族人尊重自然、客观看待死亡的生死观。

＂Wu -er＂ is a pipe musical instrument of the Wa nationality used at the funerals. Under the influence of animism, ＂Wu- er＂ becomes a symbol of the eminent position of the dead. In their daily life the Wa people stand in awe of ＂Wu - er＂ but its music expresses some lyrical and cheerful features. Thus, the music of ＂Wu - er＂ embodies the Wa＇ s worship of nature and their objective understanding of death.