The Polyphonic Research Of The "Song Of The Earth" By Mahler

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), late romanticism composer in the19th century, thefamous conductor of Austria, is also one of the representatives of romantic music, hewas known as a master of music in Europe. The creation, especially in his later years,reaching a pinnacle level. Symphonic vocal divertimento "song of the earth" is one ofthe most classic works In his later years or even a lifetime. He used China’s magnificentpoems-Tang as a theme, interpretation of their life circumstances and perception of lifeuse his own unique creative style combine with traditional chinese pentatonic andcreative techniques of western romantic period. Not only retains the romantic period ofpersonalized and not to lose the traditional. Especially in the use of chords with itssuperb sound creation techniques demonstrated mastery of creative thinking during thelater years of Mahler and technology. The work includes six movements, chineseelements throughout, and Mahler on the use of harmonies seem exhausted mind,perfectly embodies the Chinese and Western. With Western musical language to expressthe Chinese poem, can be described as a must.The research object of this paper is the use of harmony " song of the earth", start onthe following three aspects:Chapter I: introduces Mahler’s life, background and work profile.Around the songof the earth from the composer’s creation characteristics,"Song of the Earth" symphoniccreative background vocals and lyrics divertimento research aspects. In this chapter,theauthor summarized introduced the composer’s life and historical background, from themacroscopic elaborated on the content of the song of the earth and why people love andappreciation for the work.Chapter II:"Song of the Earth," the use of harmonic language use chords that sound.This chapter discusses several aspects, namely: acoustic characteristics, polyphonictones Pentatonic outside the manifestation of chords used in the musical tone image;Meanwhile, the outline presented the composer used in standardized tone chords,harmonies and comprehensive background on. This chapter introduces the clever use ofharmony and chord features the work of outside sound. On language from the harmonyof the whole works of music thought has carried on the detailed analysis. Chapter III:"Song of the Earth," use of "Chinese elements". Introduces musicalthemes and motives of the "Chinese elements", which is given priority to with theanalysis of the channel mode.Followed by analysis of the seven natural acoustic tonepentatonic style theme with features in the works to use, and "Chinese elements"harmony processing techniques. Again discussed the composer’s first works in thisoutpouring of energy and effort. Through the use of harmony to express his perceptionof life and creation.The paper to his vocal divertimento "song of the earth", Join the music culture inthe study of the unique and exquisite harmony techniques introduced, Then interpret thesymphonic vocal works of artistic content and philosophy of life. Better analysis ofmusical works while exploring the composer’s life lessons and learning the use ofacoustic techniques.