Yangzhou Qing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese folk art. It originated in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province and is one of the local operas in Yangzhou. Yangzhou Qingqu performance forms include music, performance skills, costumes, etc.

1. Music

The accompaniment music of Yangzhou Qingqu uses Yangzhou local folk music, mainly including pipa, erhu, percussion instruments, etc. The music has distinctive characteristics, lively rhythm and rich Jiangnan local color.

2. Performance skills

Yangzhou Qingqu performance focuses on the changes in singing and the processing of intonation. The actors will use various singing techniques to express different emotions and roles. At the same time, Yangzhou Qingqu also pays attention to the creation of stage effects, adding drama and artistry to the performance through means such as scenery, props and lighting.

3. Clothing

The costumes of Yangzhou Qingqu actors usually adopt the style of ancient official uniforms, such as crowns, sleeves, etc. The costumes are brightly colored and richly decorated, reflecting the characteristics of ancient Chinese court culture.

Introduction to the origin of Yangzhou Qingqu:

Yangzhou Qingqu originated from the Yangzhou area of ??Jiangsu Province, China. Its history dates back to the Ming Dynasty, when Yangzhou became an economic and cultural center, attracting a large number of artists and opera performers. Yangzhou Qingqu gradually formed and developed under this background.

Yangzhou Qing opera was originally influenced by the then-popular Nanqu, a local opera form centered in Nanjing. In the Yangzhou area, Nanqu combines local folk music, dance and performance elements to form a Yangzhou opera form with local characteristics, namely Yangzhou Qingqu. Yangzhou Qingqu gradually became independent in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty and became a unique opera type in Yangzhou area.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yangzhou Qingqu