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Peking Opera, also known as "Pihuang", consists of two basic tunes, "Xipi" and "Erhuang", as its musical material. It also sings some local tunes (such as Liuzi tune, blowing tune, etc.) and Kunqu Qupai. It was formed in Beijing around 1840, became popular in the 1930s and 1940s, and was sometimes known as "national drama". It is still a major opera with national influence. With its comprehensive range of skills, mature performances and magnificent momentum, it is a representative of modern Chinese opera. Peking Opera is China’s “national quintessence” and has a history of 200 years.

1. The meaning of Xipi

It is Hubei Huangpi (pí) tune. One of the opera tunes. The singing style is bright and high-pitched, strong and straight, suitable for expressing joyful, exciting and unrestrained emotions. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Qin Opera spread from the west to the east and combined with Hubei folk tunes evolved into Xipi. In Hubei dialect, singing is called "pi", and Xipi is the singing tune that spreads from west to east; or it can be said that Xipi was born out of Qin Opera's "pizi", hence the name.

2. The meaning of Erhuang

It is also called "Erhuang" because it comes from Huangpo and Huanggang, so it is called "Erhuang". In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, Huiban was introduced to Beijing and became the main body of Beijing tune.