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What is the origin of Peking Opera?
What is the origin of Peking Opera?
- It was developed by four major opera troupes from Anhui province. (correct)
- It was brought to China from a foreign country.
- It was created by a single composer centuries ago.
- It has been a cultural tradition in China for over a thousand years.
What are the main elements that make up Peking Opera performances?
What are the main elements that make up Peking Opera performances?
- Stylized action, singing, dialogue, mime, dancing, and acrobatic fighting. (correct)
- Singing, dialogue, and music instrumentation only.
- Singing, dialogue, and acting only.
- Singing, dancing, and acrobatics only.
What is the purpose of the two divisions of musical instruments in Peking Opera?
What is the purpose of the two divisions of musical instruments in Peking Opera?
- They are used to represent different regions or styles of Peking Opera.
- They are used to accompany the singing and the acting/fighting separately. (correct)
- They are used to create different moods and emotions during the performance.
- They are used for different types of performances, such as comedy or tragedy.
How is the music in Peking Opera typically composed?
How is the music in Peking Opera typically composed?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional musical instrument used in Peking Opera?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional musical instrument used in Peking Opera?
What type of art form is Peking Opera known as?
What type of art form is Peking Opera known as?
Which element is NOT a part of Peking Opera performances?
Which element is NOT a part of Peking Opera performances?
What is the function of the 'Wenchang' division of musical instruments in Peking Opera?
What is the function of the 'Wenchang' division of musical instruments in Peking Opera?
How many big opera troupes combined to create Peking Opera?
How many big opera troupes combined to create Peking Opera?
What sets the music in Peking Opera apart from Western opera?
What sets the music in Peking Opera apart from Western opera?
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Study Notes
Origin and History of Peking Opera
- Peking Opera originated from the combination of four big opera troupes.
Main Elements of Peking Opera Performances
- Peking Opera performances consist of singing, dancing, acrobatics, and martial arts.
Musical Instruments in Peking Opera
- The musical instruments in Peking Opera are divided into two categories: 'Wenchang' and 'Wujia'.
- The 'Wenchang' division is responsible for creating a soft and gentle atmosphere.
- The purpose of the two divisions is to create a balance between soft and loud sounds.
Music Composition in Peking Opera
- The music in Peking Opera is typically composed to emphasize the mood and atmosphere of the performance.
Traditional Musical Instruments
- The Erhu and Sheng are traditional musical instruments used in Peking Opera.
- The Piano is NOT a traditional musical instrument used in Peking Opera.
Art Form of Peking Opera
- Peking Opera is known as a traditional Chinese theatre art form.
Elements of Peking Opera
- Peking Opera performances include singing, dancing, acrobatics, and martial arts, but do NOT include prose.
Function of the 'Wenchang' Division
- The 'Wenchang' division of musical instruments is responsible for creating a soft and gentle atmosphere in Peking Opera performances.
Unique Characteristics of Peking Opera Music
- The music in Peking Opera is set apart from Western opera due to its unique use of percussion and wind instruments.
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