China Flashcards
Is the largest chinese form which is extrolled as Oriental Opera.
Peking Opera
It arose in the late
19th Century
To intensify the appeal of the art by all kind of tone
Singing
The complement of singing which is full of musical rhythm sensation
Dialogue
combination and transformation of traditional chinese combat exercises with dance
Martial Arts
requires high performing body movements skills
Dance
Common name for male character
Sheng
Refers to middle aged man with a beard and acts as a decency figure
Lao Sheng
Refers to the young man without beard
Xiao sheng
General name for female characters
Dan
Plays the part of the strong minded middle aged woman who behaves elegantly
Zhengdan
Refers to the little girl who often live in the bottom of the society
Huadan
Refers to the senior woman
Laodan
Indicates the female who is good in fighting
Wudan