湘西花灯音乐是流传于湘西的一种舞蹈性较强的民间音乐。它结构完整，旋律优美，地方色彩浓郁，深受群众欢迎。湘西花灯音乐包括龙灯、狮灯、牛灯、马灯、车灯、船灯、蚌灯、虾灯、茶灯、地故事等民间歌舞演唱中的一切小调，它是由本地山歌、摊腔、小调以及外来的既成曲调演变 Xiangxi lantern music is a kind of folk dance music in western Hunan. Its structure is complete, beautiful melody, rich local colors, welcomed by the masses. Xiangxi lantern music, including dragon lights, lion lights, cow lights, lanterns, lights, boat lights, clam lamps, shrimp lights, tea lights, to the story of folk song and dance in all minor, it is by local folk songs, As well as the exotic melody evolution