曲艺是以口头语言进行“说唱”的表演艺术,亦可称其为“说唱艺术”。任何曲艺都以其自身固有的特殊性而区别于其他的艺术形式。长阳南曲作为一种流传在长阳、五峰地区的民间曲艺艺术形式,以其“唱词文雅,自弹自唱,曲调优美”这三大特点而独立存在。按照《中国大百科全书·戏曲曲艺卷》的划分,长阳南曲当属 Quyi is performed in spoken language “rap” performing arts, also called “rap art.” Any folk art is distinguished from other art forms by its own uniqueness. As a kind of folk art form circulated in Changyang and Wufeng area, Changyang Southern Song exists independently for its three features of “elegant singing, self-singing, beautiful melody”. In accordance with the “Encyclopedia of China opera opera volume” division, Changyang Southern Qu form