What are the two most basic vocal cadences of Peking Opera?

The two most basic vocal cadences of Beijing Opera are Xipi and Erhuang.

The most significant difference between Xipi and Erhuang is in the meter. Xipi is mainly bright and clear, while Erhuang is mainly low and sad. Xipi is the eye of the board fall, that is, drumming open singing, playing the sound board, Erhuang is the board from the board fall. The origin of Erhuang cavity has two sayings. One says that it originated from the Yihuang cavity in Jiangxi Province; one says that it originated from the Hui tune. Regardless of whether it originated from the Yihuang cavity or Hui tune in short is a southern theater, so its southern music characteristics are more prominent.

Characteristics of Peking Opera's Vocal Cavity

In general, the Erhuang's singing cavity is smooth, soothing, a kind of calm, steady, deep, lyrical cavity, which is suitable for the expression of contemplation, sadness, sighing, sorrow, and suppressed emotions; the Xipi's singing cavity is smooth, lively, throbbing, and powerful, which is a kind of bright, vigorous, and exciting cavity, which is suitable for the expression of joy, excitement, and high emotions; the Xipi's singing cavity is smooth, lively, throbbing, and powerful, which is a kind of bright, strong, and exciting cavity, and it is very suitable for the expression of joy, excitement, and high emotions. It is suitable for expressing joy, excitement, high and angry emotions.