1, Silk Ballad: This is a ballad created and sung by silkworm farmers in the process of planting mulberry, sericulture and silk weaving, which involves the history, legends and folk customs of sericulture production and reflects the work and life of silkworm farmers. For example, the lyrics of "Silkworm Flower Ballad" describe the growth and picking process of silkworm flowers, with beautiful melody and rich characteristics of Jiangnan water town.
2. Silkworm song: This is a kind of ballad related to silk production, which usually appears in the form of solo or chorus. For example, the lyrics of the song of picking mulberry leaves describe the scene of picking mulberry leaves, with smooth tunes, lively rhythm and rich sense of rhythm.
3. Silk Melody: This is a musical melody with the theme of silk production, usually based on the performance of silk stringed instruments. For example, the tune of silk weaving has melodious melody and bright rhythm, which shows the scene and emotion of silkworm farmers weaving silk.
4. Labor horn: In the process of silk production, workers will issue various labor horns to coordinate the labor rhythm and boost morale. For example, the lyrics of Shou Dan Zi chan are simple and powerful, and the rhythm is bright, which can stimulate the enthusiasm and strength of workers.
5. Folk minor: This is a folk minor circulating in Tongxiang area, which is closely related to silk production. For example, "Picking Mulberry Minor" has beautiful melody and bright rhythm, which shows the industrious and optimistic spirit of silkworm farmers.