recitative in Chinese opera
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Meanings
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recitative; spoken dialogue in Chinese opera
technicalA specialized performance technique in traditional Chinese opera where actors deliver lines in a rhythmic, stylized manner that is distinct from singing or ordinary speech. It is a crucial element for character development and storytelling.
Zhè这
wèi位
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
niàn念
bái白
gōng功
lì力
shēn深
hòu厚
，
zì字
zhèng正
qiāng腔
yuán圆
。
This actor's recitative skills are profound, with perfect enunciation and tone.
Jīng京
jù剧
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
fēn分
wéi为
chàng唱
、
niàn念
、
zuò做
、
dǎ打
，
niàn念
jiù就
shì是
niàn念
bái白
。
The performance of Peking Opera is divided into singing, recitative, acting, and acrobatics; 'nian' refers to recitative.
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Zhè这
duàn段
xì戏
de的
niàn念
bái白
tè特
bié别
cháng长
，
duì对
yǎn演
yuán员
shì是
gè个
kǎo考
yàn验
。
The recitative in this scene is particularly long, which is a test for the actor.