Xipi and Erhuang opera melodies
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Xipi and Erhuang; the two primary musical modes in Chinese opera
technicalThe two foundational melody types in Peking opera and other regional styles. Xipi is lively and often used for expressive narratives, while Erhuang is more solemn and lyrical. Often written as 皮簧.
Jīng京
jù剧
de的
zhǔ主
yào要
shēng声
qiāng腔
jiù就
shì是
pí皮
huáng黄
。
The main vocal styles of Peking opera are Xipi and Erhuang.
Zhè这
duàn段
chàng唱
qiāng腔
róng融
hé合
le了
pí皮
huáng黄
de的
tè特
sè色
。
This aria blends the characteristics of Xipi and Erhuang.
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Yǎn演
yuán员
bì必
xū须
jīng精
tōng通
pí皮
huáng黄
。
Performers must be proficient in Xipi and Erhuang.
Pí皮
huáng黄
shì是
xǔ许
duō多
xì戏
qǔ曲
jù剧
zhǒng种
de的
jī基
chǔ础
。
Xipi and Erhuang form the basis of many Chinese opera genres.
Pí皮
huáng黄
yě也
xiě写
zuò作
pí皮
huáng簧
。
It is also written as 皮簧.