unaccompanied opera singing; sing without makeup
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
a form of traditional Chinese opera performance without makeup or costumes, typically presenting selected scenes
technicalA technical term in traditional Chinese opera (xiqu). The performer sings in ordinary clothes without theatrical makeup or costumes, focusing purely on vocal technique.
Tonight's gala will feature Peking opera singing without costumes.
Qingchang is a form of opera performance where actors wear no makeup or costumes.
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This qingchang segment is selected from 'The Peony Pavilion' scene 'A Dream in the Garden'.
verb
to sing in the qingchang style; to perform opera without makeup or accompaniment
Can refer to both the traditional opera technique and, in broader usage, singing without musical accompaniment.
She performed a segment of 'The Drunken Concubine' without costumes, winning thunderous applause.
Although the performer wore no makeup during the qingchang, his singing technique remained exquisite.
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He likes to sing a few Kunqu opera segments without accompaniment at gatherings.