川北薅草锣鼓是田间地头生长出来的古老艺术。 图据广元市文化广播电视和旅游局官网 川北薅草锣鼓集打击乐、说唱、民间文学于一体。图据方志四川 川北薅草锣鼓为劳作者鼓劲。图据青川县地方志编纂中心 □白云苍狗 川北山区的田埂上，日头刚爬过山头，便传来一阵激越的锣鼓声。这声响，不是戏台上的热闹，而是农 耕文明里独有的"BGM（背景音乐）"——国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目"川北薅草锣鼓"。在机械 化尚未普及的年代，它是川北乡民下田劳作的"发令枪"，也是提振精神的"强心剂"。如今，虽不似往昔 那般时时响彻田野，却依然承载着川北大地最鲜活的乡土记忆。 乡民"搭工互助"催生川北薅草锣鼓 川北薅草锣鼓历史悠久，但具体起源于何时、由何人开创，尚无定论。唯有清末至民国时期的民间手抄 本中，留有"秦朝起始到而今"的唱词；又因如今川北薅草锣鼓主要盛行于夏季薅二道苞谷草或黄豆草之 时，结合玉米传入中国的时间（16世纪中叶）推断，其很可能源于秦代，兴于元末明初。 川北多山，农田零星散布于坡地之间。夏季高温多雨，杂草生长迅猛，薅草成为保收成的关键农活。单 家独户效率低下，乡亲们便自发"搭工互助"，几十人聚集在同一片田地劳作。锣鼓队在一旁助兴 ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the cultural significance of the Chuanbei grass-harvesting gong drum, which has been preserved as a national intangible cultural heritage since 2006, reflecting the agricultural labor and traditions of local farmers [1] - The rhythmic connection between the gong drum sounds and the labor of farmers is emphasized, showcasing how the beats align with the physical effort of farming, creating a deep-rooted cultural expression [1] - The transition from traditional farming tools to modern machinery is noted, yet the essence of the traditional rhythms remains ingrained in the community, symbolizing the enduring connection to their agricultural heritage [2] Group 2 - The narrative illustrates the generational shift in labor, with the son operating machinery while still feeling a connection to the traditional sounds of farming, indicating a blend of old and new practices [2] - The article conveys that as long as the land is cultivated and farmers continue to work, the traditional gong drum songs will persist as an integral part of their identity and daily life [2]