Do ancient operas have music scores? How did ancient Chinese opera come down?

China's ancient operas have no music score in the modern sense, because they have been handed down orally from generation to generation. The melody and accompaniment of ancient operas are usually memorized by performers and passed down through performances and apprentices.

China ancient operas are usually performed in palaces, local theaters or religious ceremonies. With the popularity of these operas, they spread all over the country and become the main forms of entertainment and cultural expression.

Over time, some themes, melodies and stage techniques have been standardized and recorded in written texts. These texts provide reference for future performances, and help to preserve the tradition of China's ancient operas.

In recent decades, people have been trying to revive and preserve China's ancient operas, and now they are composing music for these works according to historical records and oral traditions handed down. This helps to ensure the continuity of this important cultural heritage.