self-introduction soliloquy in traditional opera
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self-introductory soliloquy delivered by a character upon first entering the stage in traditional Chinese opera
literaryA conventional device used to establish a character's identity, background, and immediate situation for the audience. It is a key element of traditional performance and narrative style.
Zhè这
chū出
xì戏
lǐ里
，
zhǔ主
jué角
de的
dìng定
chǎng场
bái白
xiě写
dé得
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
cǎi彩
。
In this opera, the protagonist's opening soliloquy is brilliantly written.
Lǎo老
shēng生
chū出
chǎng场
shí时
，
niàn念
le了
yī一
duàn段
yì抑
yáng扬
dùn顿
cuò挫
de的
dìng定
chǎng场
bái白
。
When the older male role entered, he delivered a rhythmic and cadenced self-introductory speech.
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Dìng定
chǎng场
bái白
shì是
bāng帮
zhù助
guān观
zhòng众
kuài快
sù速
liǎo了
jiě解
jué角
sè色
shēn身
fèn份
de的
zhòng重
yào要
shǒu手
duàn段
。
The opening soliloquy is an important means to help the audience quickly understand the character's identity.
Tā他
de的
dìng定
chǎng场
bái白
yī一
jié结
shù束
，
tái台
xià下
jiù就
xiǎng响
qǐ起
le了
rè热
liè烈
de的
zhǎng掌
shēng声
。
As soon as his introductory speech ended, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
Zài在
xiàn现
dài代
xì戏
jù剧
zhōng中
，
yǒu有
shí时
yě也
huì会
jiè借
jiàn鉴
dìng定
chǎng场
bái白
zhè这
zhǒng种
xíng形
shì式
。
In modern drama, the form of the opening soliloquy is sometimes borrowed.