spoken parts; dialogue; recitative in Chinese opera
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spoken parts; dialogue; recitative in Chinese opera
technicalIn traditional Chinese opera, refers to the dialogue or spoken sections, as opposed to singing (唱). Often stylized in rhythm and tone. Essential for storytelling and character development.
Zhè这
wèi位
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
dào道
bái白
qīng清
xī晰
yǒu有
lì力
，
gǎn感
qíng情
bǎo饱
mǎn满
。
This actor's spoken dialogue is clear, powerful, and full of emotion.
Xué学
xí习
jīng京
jù剧
，
bù不
jǐn仅
yào要
liàn练
chàng唱
，
yě也
yào要
liàn练
hǎo好
dào道
bái白
。
To learn Peking opera, you must not only practice singing but also master the spoken parts.
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Zhè这
chū出
xì戏
lǐ里
，
nà那
duàn段
cháng长
piān篇
dào道
bái白
fēi非
cháng常
kǎo考
yàn验
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
gōng功
lì力
。
In this play, that long passage of spoken dialogue is a real test of the actor's skill.
Dào道
bái白
shì是
xì戏
qǔ曲
biǎo表
yǎn演
de的
sì四
dà大
jī基
běn本
gōng功
zhī之
yī一
。
Spoken dialogue is one of the four fundamental skills in Chinese opera performance.