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| == Canon == | | == Canon == |
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− | The practice of Xaewoon does not use written texts, instead placing great importance on the oral tradition of lores: a collection of strons (songs) that are being passed down from generation to generation. | + | The practice of Xaewoon does not use written texts, instead placing great importance on the oral tradition of lores: a collection of strons (songs) that are being passed down from generation to generation. The songs are a mixture of myths, fables and early history of Tarnaria, frequently with religious undertones. |
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| The strons are traditionally performed with a dalas, a single string instrument, and a tarati, a small flute. Dalas represents Eternal Companion and tarati represents either Cangon or the Great Hornet. Music pieces involve a duet between a dalas and a tarati, with the vocalist either singing or speaking the text. | | The strons are traditionally performed with a dalas, a single string instrument, and a tarati, a small flute. Dalas represents Eternal Companion and tarati represents either Cangon or the Great Hornet. Music pieces involve a duet between a dalas and a tarati, with the vocalist either singing or speaking the text. |