The horse is the most majestic image in Chinese culture: it is the iron cavalry that points troops on the battlefield, the spirit that chases the wind on the grassland, the companion of the Silk Road journey, and the symbol of forging ahead. In the Chinese ethnic music that has been passed down for thousands of years, the horse's heart sounds in various postures leap on the silk strings, in the flute, and in singing, becoming endless hymns of life. From the vast grasslands of northern China's horsehead fiddle to the passionate erhu of southern Xinjiang; From the quaint and elegant ancient songs and music, to the resounding national hymns - the sound of music resounds, and the heroic posture of horses rushes out, expressing the Chinese people's beautiful longing for peace, loyalty, courage, and progress. If you search for the most awe inspiring horse melody in Chinese ethnic music, you will surely find it on the vast and boundless grasslands beyond the Great Wall. Horses are the companions of shepherds and the most free creatures in heaven and earth. And the horses in grassland music have already surpassed the living beings themselves, becoming a belief and a deep affection connected by blood. The famous song "Ten Thousand Horses Galloping" on the horsehead fiddle is the pinnacle of grassland instrumental art. With a flick of the bow, the rich and powerful sound swept across the four fields like a long wind, the bass was as deep as the earth's vibration, and the treble was as sharp as a horse howling in the sky. The long bow trembles its fingers, jumps its bow and hits its strings, vividly depicting the entire process of the horses from standing still, holding their heads high, raising their hooves, galloping, to whistling past. The sound of the qin is vast, like the morning mist on the grassland spreading over the hills; The melody of the qin is intense, like a thousand riders breaking through the clouds and clouds. Without overly complicated embellishments, but with a strong sense of imagery and narrative, it portrays the sincere affection between the son of the grassland and the galloping horse, who depend on each other and share life and death together. The erhu is a national musical instrument that can best express the delicate emotions of the Chinese people, and has also created many classics for horses. Horse Racing "is based on Mongolian folk songs, blending the simplicity of folk culture with exquisite creativity. The fast bow is like a sudden rain, the jumping bow is like raising hooves, and the opening has the momentum of ten thousand horses competing; The middle section is crisp and clear, like a horseshoe treading on green grass, light and agile, full of vitality; At the climax, the smooth sound is clear, simulating the long roar of a horse, and the spirit is soaring. After listening to the song, I still felt the sound of hooves in my ears, and my heart was filled with passion. Mercedes Benz on the Thousand Mile Grass Plain is even more vast and profound. The music is inspired by a free flowing board, imitating the distant rhythm of Mongolian tribal tunes, like a long song drifting towards the sky. Alternating between throwing, pausing, and connecting bows in the middle section, depict the majestic posture of a galloping horse riding on the wind and driving smoothly; The slow pace is like a gentle song, hiding the shepherd's attachment to their homeland and reverence for heaven and earth. When multiple qin instruments are playing together, their voices blend together, creating an atmosphere of boundless grasslands, galloping horses, and harmonious mountains and rivers. The "War Horse Galloping", hailed as the "Military Camp Rhapsody", pioneered the use of erhu to depict military themes. The introduction is as loud as a military bugle at dawn, with a warm and full tone outlining the heroic posture of border soldiers carrying guns and leaping horses, moving forward without hesitation. The Big Strike Bow simulates a horseshoe breaking through frozen soil, while the Double Chord Shake Bow reproduces the sword shadows of the battlefield. The inner string slides down repeatedly like a warhorse hissing high in the sky. The theme is vigorous and vigorous, with a strong rhythm, shaping a magnificent array of iron cavalry crisscrossing and crossing; The second theme expresses emotions like a song, revealing the soldiers' heartfelt love for their country. The whole song progresses layer by layer from weak to strong, as if thousands of troops and horses whizzed past at lightning speed; The finale abruptly came to an end amidst the neighing of the warhorses, but the remaining sound was like a whip striking the golden stirrups. The triumphant song was played, making one's blood boil with excitement. In the ancient music of silk and bamboo, horses, with an elegant, solemn, and legendary posture, have traveled through thousands of years and still shine brightly. Fujian Nanyin's "Eight Steed Horses", also known as "Eight Running Horses", ranks among the "Four Famous Music Scores" of Nanyin and continues the legacy of Tang and Song ancient music. The Dongxiao is clear and distant, the two strings are warm and mellow, the pipa is sparse and melodious, the clapper is lightly tapped, the rhythm is calm and soothing, and the music style is elegant and distant. The song is based on the Eight Horses of King Mu of Zhou, without depicting rushing or neighing; Write with stillness, convey with elegance. The theme of galloping horses repeatedly appears in the eighth paragraph and constantly incorporates new music ideas; The melody is passionate and winding, the rhythm is joyful and dramatic, the charm is mellow and long-lasting, and the music gradually enters a beautiful stage. As a graceful horse strolls leisurely in the courtyard, calm and composed, it fully embodies the aesthetic realm of the living fossil of traditional Chinese music, which is "seeing movement in stillness and containing spirit in elegance". The poem "Dancing with Famous Horses" in the Qing Dynasty's "Xian Suo Kao Kao" reproduces the graceful atmosphere of ancient palace horse dancing. The string and rope ensemble is neat and dignified, the melody is elegant and beautiful, the rhythm is smooth and orderly, and it reproduces the scene of a galloping horse stepping on a melody and holding a cup to celebrate birthday. The music is solemn yet not stagnant, magnificent yet not flamboyant, combining the ritual of ceremony with the beauty of music, showcasing the elegance and grace of a prosperous civilization. In bamboo flutes, folk songs, and creative songs, the figure of the horse is more familiar, vivid, and moving, full of life atmosphere and sincere emotions. The bamboo flute song "Whip Raising to Urge Horses to Transport Grain Busy" depicts the joyful scene of the harvest season with the high pitched and bright sound of the Northern Bangdi. The sound is crisp like a horseshoe, the rhythm is flying like a whip, and the tongue and fingers are lively and agile, vividly expressing the joy, busyness, and simplicity of transporting grain in the fields. The music is lively yet elegant, popular yet not shallow, it is the most touching song of galloping horses and bountiful harvest in the world of fireworks. At the beginning of the song and dance, the horse hooves are even more joyful. In Mongolian folk songs, horses are not only the subject matter, but also the spiritual totem. These folk songs are melodious in long notes with free rhythms, or lively and lively in short notes, with simple and sincere singing, depicting the agility, gentleness, and loyalty of horses. According to statistics, about 1/5 of Mongolian folk songs directly focus on horses, such as "Little Yellow Horse", "Iron Green Horse", "Galloping Sea Willow Horse", etc., forming a unique "Praise Horse Song" series. The hymn is high pitched and vast, while the Mongolian horse is majestic and vigorous. Each song is a heartfelt tribute to the grassland creatures. In the Kazakh ethnic group, there is a saying that goes: "The galloping horse and the singing are the two wings of the Kazakh people." The representative song and dance "Kala Jiao Le Ha" (Black Running Horse) has a lively and lively rhythm, and the melody is like a galloping horse, which is the "atmosphere responsibility" in weddings and festivals. In the southwestern mountains, the sound of horse bells echoes. The Tea Horse Ancient Road connects Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan together, hence the saying 'the bell rings in the mountains and the caravan comes'. The folk song' Chasing the Horse Tune ', which praises diligence and hard work in western Yunnan, has also spread along with the caravan on the Tea Horse Ancient Road -' Do not chop the grape vines when chopping wood, good women do not like useless people wandering aimlessly; ambitious men are like evergreen trees, useless people wander aimlessly for a lifetime '. The Yunnan folk song 'Song of Mount Fangma' has a high pitched tone, with a free and unrestrained tone, full of the clear air and carefree spirit of the mountains, showcasing the cheerful and open mindedness of the people who release horses. The Xikang folk song "Running on the Mountain" has a gentle and beautiful melody, blending longing with mountains and rivers, horses with local feelings, fresh and timeless, and sung throughout the world. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Ma became a symbol of the era in which socialist construction was advancing rapidly in song. I Ride a Horse Across the Grassland "portrays the new appearance of the grassland from the perspective of a" horseman ", sincerely expressing the heroic feelings of the soldiers stationed on the border to build the frontier and praise the new life. The melody of 'Horse, Walk Slow' is gentle and graceful, with tender affection, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of mountains and rivers, and the beauty of the world; The song 'The Steed Gallops to Protect the Frontier' is resounding and uplifting, singing in the form of a march, expressing the pure heart of defending the country and the land; The chorus' Praise of the Eight Horses' has a grand tone and magnificent multi voice harmony, praising the divine posture of the Eight Horses, praising the Chinese atmosphere, and turning the spirit of horses into a strong voice of national progress in the era. Looking at the horses in Chinese ethnic music, the vigor of the horsehead fiddle, and its resilience; The agility of the erhu, write about its elegance; The ancient elegance of Nanyin is reflected in its grace and grace; The brightness of flute sound, expressing its joy; The simplicity of folk songs is reflected in their loyalty; The grandeur of choir, write its spirit. These songs and music, or realistic depictions of horse hooves galloping and galloping, long hissing in the wind; Or expressing emotions through freehand riding horses, expressing freedom, ideals, passion, and attachment; Or narrate music as history, recording grassland customs, folk fireworks, palace etiquette, and the atmosphere of the times. Yan Ran in the new year, with a bright future ahead. Let us follow the sound of horse hooves, pursue the great dream of the Chinese nation's takeoff, and express the spirit of the times of the Chinese people's vigorous efforts. (Outlook on the New Era) Author: Guo Kejian and Hu Mengyu (Dean and Assistant Researcher of Shi Guangnan Music Culture Research Institute, Zhejiang Normal University)