Pearl River Delta folk art; Fujian classical music
Meanings
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a type of narrative singing popular in the Pearl River Delta
Typically accompanied by instruments such as yangqin (dulcimer), yehu (Coconut fiddle), sanxian (three-stringed lute), dongxiao (vertical flute), and pipa (lute). It is an important intangible cultural heritage in Guangdong.
Nanyin is an important form of folk art in the Guangdong region.
He excels at performing Nanyin, especially loving 'Autumn Resentment on a Journey'.
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This Nanyin piece is accompanied by dulcimer and vertical flute, with a very beautiful melody.
noun
classical music tradition from southern Fujian, also known as Nanguan
Originating in Quanzhou, Fujian, this is one of the oldest existing forms of Chinese classical music, often called a 'living fossil' of music history. It is distinct from the Guangdong Nanyin despite sharing the same name.
Fujian Nanyin is praised as a living fossil in the history of music.
Nanyin is very popular in the Quanzhou area and is often performed at temple fairs.
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They formed a Nanyin orchestra specializing in traditional repertoire.
Learning Nanyin requires mastering many ancient performance techniques.