摘要
The Mongolian art of singing:Khoomei,or Hooliin Chor(throat harmony),is a style of singing in which a single perfonner produces a diversified harmony of multiple voice parts,including a continued bass element produced in the throat.These singers may perform alone or in groups.Khoomei is practiced today among Mongolian communities in several countries,especially in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north China and west Mongolia.Traditionally performed on the occasion of ritual ceremonies,songs express respect and praise for the natural world,for the ancestors of the Mongolian people and for great heroes.The form is reserved for special events and group activities such as horse races,archery and wrestling tournaments,large banquets and sacrificial rituals.The timing and order of songs is often strictly regulated.Khoomei has long been regarded as an element representing Mongolian culture and remains a strong symbol of national or ethnic identity.
