Shaanxi opera; a type of northern Chinese opera
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Qinqiang opera; a type of Chinese opera originating from Shaanxi and Gansu
formalAlso called 陕西梆子 (Shǎnxī bāngzi). It is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera and is known for its high-pitched, passionate singing style and percussive 'bangzi' (wooden clapper) accompaniment.
Qinqiang opera is a highly representative traditional art form of Shaanxi.
He has been learning Qinqiang performance since childhood.
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Tonight's performance is the classic Qinqiang opera 'Three Drops of Blood'.
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northern bangzi operas (a general term)
formalA broader term encompassing various regional styles of opera that use the 'bangzi' (wooden clapper) percussive style, common in northern China.
Bangzi opera (Qinqiang in the broad sense) holds an important position in northern Chinese opera.
Jinju (Shanxi opera) and Yuju (Henan opera) both belong to the broad category of bangzi opera (Qinqiang).