Inner Mongolian folk song-and-dance duet; regional opera
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Er Ren Tai (a folk song-and-dance duet popular in Inner Mongolia and neighboring provinces)
A traditional performing art form, characterized by two performers singing and dancing in a duet, accompanied by instruments like the dizi (flute), sihu (four-stringed fiddle), and yangqin (dulcimer).
The first act of this performance is Er Ren Tai.
He has been learning Er Ren Tai since he was a child and plays the flute exceptionally well.
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During festivals, the elderly in the village enjoy singing Er Ren Tai.
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Er Ren Tai (a regional opera genre evolved from the folk duet)
Refers to a more formalized and theatrical opera style that developed from the folk duet form, featuring more elaborate staging, costumes, and storytelling.
This troupe specializes in performing the Er Ren Tai opera.
The newly adapted Er Ren Tai play is very popular with the audience.