The living fossil in the history of Chinese music refers to Nanyin.

Nanyin is a relatively rich and complete type of music in ancient my country. It embodies the essence of elegant music in the Central Plains since the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Later, it absorbed the specialties of Yuan Opera, Yiyang Opera and Kun Opera, and integrated it with the folk music of southern Fujian. The lyrics and music are clear and graceful, and the melody is lingering and deep. It is especially good at expressing the sincere feelings of the villagers missing their relatives and the wanderers nostalgic for their hometown.

Nanyin has a history of at least 800 years. In the 1980s, the School of Ethnographic Music of the University of Washington in the United States collected folk music from all over the world for comparative research. The conclusion was: "Chinese music is the oldest music in the world, and among Chinese music, Nanyin is the oldest."

In 2009, it was listed as a "Masterpiece of Human Non-verbal and Intangible Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO. It is one of the most important and oldest art forms in Quanzhou and even China.

The main characteristics of Nanyin

1. Soft and graceful: Nanyin is famous for its soft and graceful tone and melody. Its tone is soft and delicate, and its melody is smooth, giving people a gentle and melodious feeling.

2. Rich emotions: Nanyin pays attention to the expression of emotions and conveys the characters' emotions and inner world through music. It can accurately express the emotions of the characters, allowing the audience to deeply feel the emotional changes of the opera characters.

3. Unique singing style: Nanyin has a unique singing style, including vibrato, portamento, vibrato portamento and other techniques. These singing skills make Nanyin's singing more vivid and expressive.

4. Rich musical elements: Nanyin combines a variety of musical elements, including folk music, court music and opera music. Its musical structure is rich and diverse, with both melodious melody and rich accompaniment and harmony.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nanyin