As is well known, China is home to 56 ethnic groups, among which the Tujia people are one of the minority groups. The Tujia population is mainly distributed in the border areas of Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing, and Guizhou. The Tujia people are one of the larger minority groups in China, with unique characteristics in their language, writing, history, culture, traditional festivals, customs, religious beliefs, and economic life. It is precisely these distinctive local customs that give Tujia music its unique style and charm, forming a distinctive ethnic and regional character. This paper introduces the folk customs of the Tujia people and studies the characteristics and forms of Tujia music, aiming to promote Tujia music, protect and inherit this precious cultural heritage, promote cultural diversity, enhance ethnic identity, and advance artistic development. Tujia music is not only an important part of Chinese music but also a valuable treasure of the Chinese nation's cultural heritage, with profound historical and cultural significance.

China;Ethnic minority;Tujia;Musical characteristics;Musical style

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DOI： https://doi.org/10.62639/ssperi09.20250102

Published： 2025