The Identity Construction and Contemporary Inspiration of European National Music Choral

Abstract

This paper focuses on the choral music of the European folk music school in the 19th century, and discusses its artistic practice and contemporary significance in the construction of national identity. Research shows that composers express national identity in three main ways: using folk music elements, innovative harmonic techniques, and combining national literary creation. Through the analysis of representative works, the characteristics of music as a carrier of cultural identity are shown. This historical experience is reflected in the innovative practice of contemporary Chinese national chorus, such as the modern adaptation of Zhejiang folk songs and the Yunnan multi-ethnic mixed chorus, forming an educational model of "cultural decoding, artistic reconstruction, and emotional resonance". This study provides a reference for the study of music sociology, and also provides practical ideas for cultural inheritance and music education reform in the context of globalization.