MAPEH - Peking Opera Flashcards
What does Peking Opera usually contain?
- Singing
- Acting
- Reciting
- Acrobat fighting
- Instrumental music
What is Peking opera based on?
a. History
b. Folklore
c. Contemporary life
What are the basic characteristics of Peking Opera?
- Simple
- Synchronization of movements
- Symbolism
It is a vivid & symbolic performance
Symbolism
Few props
Simple
What are the characteristics of actors?
a. Wear elaborate and colorful costumes
b. Movement is precise, symbolic, and expressive
c. Create every motion attractive on stage
d. Pleasing to the eyes and ears of the audience
what are the 4 categories of major roles in Peking Opera
- Sheng
- Dan
- Jing
- Chou
It is the male role
sheng
This role depicts middle-aged man/old man
Laosheng
This role is for a young male character
Xiaosheng
Male character in battle scene
Wusheng
It is the Female lead actress
Dan
It is the main dan role it is depicted as young or middle-aged woman
Zhengdan
It is the role of a lively young maiden
Huandan
It is the maiden character that is skillful in martial arts
Wudan
It is the male supporting actor
Jing
Partly painted face w/ Humorous & negative character
Chou/Xiao Hua Lian
Wenchou
Role of a civilian
Wuchou
WIth skills in martial art
3 types of musical instruments
- Percussion instrument
- Wind instrument
- String instrument
What are the 3 wind instruments
- Sheng
- Xiao
- Dizi
What are the 3 string instruments
- Jinghu
- Yueqin
- Sanxian
What are the percussion instruments?
Variety of gongs and cymbals
What are the 3 types of musical elements?
- Aria
- Qupai
- Percussion Pattern
What is Aria?
A solo accompaniment portraying a character
It is a fixed tuned melody
Qupai
What is a percussion pattern?
provides a background to the music
What are the 2 main melodies used?
- Xipi
- Erhuang
It expresses sadness, grief, and tragedies
Erhuang
