Also known as Beijing Opera; developed in the late 18th century.
Combines music, vocal performance, and martial arts.
Important representation of Chinese culture.
Melodic Structure: Utilizes arias and high nasal tones.
Themes: Include love, action, philosophy, and deities.
Dialects: Performance uses local Beijing dialect.
Chang: Vocal music
Nian: Dialogue
Zuo: Acting
Da: Martial arts and stunts
Costumes reflect the Ming Dynasty styles.
Color coding:
Red for courageous protagonists
Yellow/White for deceitful antagonists
Sheng: Male protagonist (young/old, military)
Dan: Female protagonist
Jing: Male supporting characters
Chou: Clowns
Xipi: Intense emotion
Erhua: Mystery and melancholy
Instrument Types:
Strings (Jinghu, Pipa, Erhu, etc.)
Winds (Dizi, Sheng, etc.)
Percussion (Drums, Gongs, Clappers)
Originated in the Edo period of Japan; associated with lower-class performances.
Elements include dance, music, and elaborate costumes to convey emotion.
Performed by a live ensemble; utilizes shamisen and various percussion.
Types of Music:
Gidayubushi: Narrative music featuring shamisen.
Shimoza Ongaku: Music played in lower seats during performances.
Uses cues from musicians for actor entrances and dialogue.
Makeup and costumes denote character types (heroes, villains, etc.).
Dancers exaggerate movements to convey feelings clearly.
Music provides emotional context and cues for performance timing.
Stories often reflect historical or legendary narratives in Japanese culture.
Concise Summary of Asian Traditional Theater
Also known as Beijing Opera; developed in the late 18th century.
Combines music, vocal performance, and martial arts.
Important representation of Chinese culture.
Melodic Structure: Utilizes arias and high nasal tones.
Themes: Include love, action, philosophy, and deities.
Dialects: Performance uses local Beijing dialect.
Chang: Vocal music
Nian: Dialogue
Zuo: Acting
Da: Martial arts and stunts
Costumes reflect the Ming Dynasty styles.
Color coding:
Red for courageous protagonists
Yellow/White for deceitful antagonists
Sheng: Male protagonist (young/old, military)
Dan: Female protagonist
Jing: Male supporting characters
Chou: Clowns
Xipi: Intense emotion
Erhua: Mystery and melancholy
Instrument Types:
Strings (Jinghu, Pipa, Erhu, etc.)
Winds (Dizi, Sheng, etc.)
Percussion (Drums, Gongs, Clappers)
Originated in the Edo period of Japan; associated with lower-class performances.
Elements include dance, music, and elaborate costumes to convey emotion.
Performed by a live ensemble; utilizes shamisen and various percussion.
Types of Music:
Gidayubushi: Narrative music featuring shamisen.
Shimoza Ongaku: Music played in lower seats during performances.
Uses cues from musicians for actor entrances and dialogue.
Makeup and costumes denote character types (heroes, villains, etc.).
Dancers exaggerate movements to convey feelings clearly.
Music provides emotional context and cues for performance timing.
Stories often reflect historical or legendary narratives in Japanese culture.