rapid recitation technique; patter
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rapid-fire recitation technique in traditional Chinese performing arts
A specialized skill in xiangsheng (crosstalk) and other quyi forms, requiring the performer to recite long passages at high speed, often without pausing to breathe or with imperceptible breaths. Classic routines include 'Bao Cai Ming' (Listing the Dishes) and 'Ba Shan Ping'.
Xiàng相
sheng声
yǎn演
yuán员
zhèng正
zài在
biǎo表
yǎn演
guàn贯
kǒu口
《
Bào报
Cài菜
Míng名
》
。
The crosstalk performer is doing the rapid recitation routine 'Listing the Dishes.'
Zhè这
duàn段
guàn贯
kǒu口
yāo要
qiú求
yǎn演
yuán员
zài在
bù不
huàn换
qì气
de的
qíng情
kuàng况
xià下
lián连
xù续
shuō说
liǎng两
fēn分
zhōng钟
。
This rapid recitation segment requires the performer to speak continuously for two minutes without taking a breath.
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Tā他
de的
guàn贯
kǒu口
gōng功
fu夫
fēi非
cháng常
zhā扎
shi实
，
tǔ吐
zì字
qīng清
xī晰
，
jié节
zòu奏
míng明
kuài快
。
His rapid recitation skills are very solid, with clear enunciation and a lively rhythm.