Kun Opera is called Shuimo Diao because its singing voice is soft, waxy and delicate, resembling glutinous rice balls.
The most typical feature of Kun Opera is "water-milled tune", which sounds like ancient water-milled lacquerware. The singing voice is soft, waxy and delicate, and looks like glutinous rice balls. The tempo is relatively slow, so you need to be patient, calm down and listen slowly.
Kun Opera, formerly known as "Kunshan Opera" or simply "Kun Opera", is an ancient Chinese opera tune and type, and is now also known as "Kun Opera". Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest types of traditional Chinese opera. It is also a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and art, especially the art of opera. It is known as an "orchid" in a hundred gardens.
Kun Opera originated in the South Pier of Taicang, Suzhou, China in the 14th century. It was later improved by Wei Liangfu and others and spread throughout the country. It has dominated the Chinese theater scene for nearly 300 years since the middle of the Ming Dynasty.
The artistic characteristics of Kun Opera:
As a drama that once had a huge influence across the country, Kun Opera can miraculously be resurrected after going through many hardships. It is closely related to its own superb artistic charm, and its artistic achievements are first reflected in its music.
Kun Opera has a beautiful idiom, with its lingering, gentle, long-lasting and far-reaching characteristics. In terms of singing skills, the singer pays attention to the control of the voice, the rhythm and speed, the pronunciation of words, and the complete accompaniment of the scene.