Questions and Answers
Which of the following singers was considered the most representative among the seven famous Chinese contemporary artists?
Zhou Xuan
During the 1940s, Chinese Mandarin pop songs experienced groundbreaking breakthroughs. How were these breakthroughs received by the academia and community in China and Western countries?
They were largely ignored
Which two songs are symbolic of Shidaiqu, a genre that had influence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan?
Rose, Rose, I Love You and An Autumn Melody
Which two record companies were mentioned in relation to the music industry in Japan?
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Which genre of music was popular in Japan during the mentioned period?
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Which singer was considered one of the popular singers in Japan at that time?
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How many famous artists were part of the group known as the '七大歌星' (Seven Great Singing Stars)?
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Which country saw an immense development and maturation in the movie industry despite the Japanese occupation?
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In addition to singing, what other form of entertainment was provided to the audience through films?
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How much attention was paid to the groundbreaking breakthroughs of Chinese Mandarin pop songs in the 1940s?
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Study Notes
The Chinese Music Scene in the 1940s
- The 1940s was a period of groundbreaking breakthroughs for Chinese Mandarin pop songs.
- During this time, a group of seven famous Chinese contemporary artists emerged, with one singer being considered the most representative among them.
Shidaiqu Genre
- Shidaiqu, a genre that originated in Shanghai, had significant influence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan.
- Two symbolic songs of the Shidaiqu genre are noteworthy.
Music Industry in Japan
- Two record companies played a significant role in the Japanese music industry.
- Enka, a style of Japanese ballad singing, was a popular genre in Japan during this period.
- One singer, in particular, was considered one of the popular singers in Japan at that time.
The '七大歌星' (Seven Great Singing Stars)
- The '七大歌星' was a group of seven famous artists that dominated the music scene.
Development of the Movie Industry in China
- Despite the Japanese occupation, China saw immense development and maturation in the movie industry.
- Films provided not only music but also another form of entertainment to the audience.
Reception of Breakthroughs
- The groundbreaking breakthroughs of Chinese Mandarin pop songs in the 1940s garnered little attention.
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