Peking-Opera (Mapeh)

A traditional Chinese art form combining Grand Opera, Ballet, and acrobatic displays.

Peking Opera

Artists in Peking Opera must excel in singing, acting, and acrobatics simultaneously.

Performer Skills

Originated in 1790 in Beijing by the Four Great Anhui Troupes, gaining popularity during the Qing dynasty.

History

Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou are the four major roles in Peking Opera, each with specific characteristics and subtypes.

Roles

Musical Elements

Peking Opera includes singing, speech, instrumental interludes, and percussion patterns, with various types of song lyrics.

Melodies and Instruments

Xipi and Erhuang are the main melodies, accompanied by instruments like Jing Hu Yuen, Erhu, Souna, Bangzi, daluo, naobo, Xia.