Peking Opera is the national quintessence and drama of China people. It has a history of 200 years and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. Also known as Pihuang, it consists of two basic tones, Xipi and Huang Er, and also sings some local ditties and Kunqu tunes. 1840 was formed in Beijing and prevailed in 1930s and 40s. It is still a big drama with world-class influence. It is the representative of modern Han Opera in China, with comprehensive business, mature performance and magnificent momentum. In addition, "Beijing Opera" is also an online word, which means the same as "fear".
Peking Opera is a traditional drama in China that spreads all over the country. Abroad, it often represents China's traditional opera art, so it is also called "National Opera", which is one of the most influential Han operas in China with a history of nearly 200 years. The name of Peking Opera first appeared in Shenbao in the second year of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty (1876). Peking Opera music belongs to banqiang, accompanied by Hu Qin (Jinghu), gongs and drums, Beijing Erhu and Qin Yue. There are two vocal systems in Beijing Opera, Huang Er and Xipi, and the "Three Celebrations" of the main melody, so Beijing Opera is also called "Pihuang". Other commonly used vocals in Beijing Opera are Nanbangzi, Siping Tone, Gaobazi and Chui. Singing, reading, doing and playing are four artistic methods and four basic skills of Beijing opera performance. "Singing" refers to singing, and "reciting" refers to reciting with music. The two complement each other and form a "song", which is one of the two major elements of the performance art of Beijing Opera. "Doing" refers to the physical movement of dancing,
"Beating" refers to the skills of martial arts and somersault, and their combination constitutes one of the two major elements of the performance art of Beijing Opera.