What does double reed mean?

Double reed is a traditional form of opera performance in China.

Shuanghuang originated from ancient zaju, which is an important part of China traditional opera performance. Usually performed by two actors, one is a clown and the other is a cross talk. The performance of the double reed is full of musicality and rhythm, and the actor uses special vocal skills, such as treble, bass and articulation, to show the character characteristics and emotions of the role incisively and vividly. They also use gestures, body language and facial expressions to enhance the expressive force of the characters.

Shuanghuang plays an important role in China opera, which is not only widely used in traditional opera forms such as Beijing Opera, Henan Opera and Pingju Opera, but also developed in modern crosstalk performances. The performance of Shuang brings joy and entertainment to the audience, and also reflects social life, people and the world.

Double reed performance

The double reed in Quyi is mostly performed by crosstalk performers. Performed by A and B, the front one is made up to simulate the mouth shape, which is called "front face". B is knocking at the back and calling "Come back". Traditional cross talk is all a bluff, but playing double reed is the opposite, and most of them suffer. When a double-reed actor comes out, he will use cross talk to pave the way first. A will find the baggage and B will hold it. Sometimes Huang, the founder of Shuanghuang, is introduced, saying that his father is performing in front and his son is rapping in the back, thus finding the advantage of B.

At the beginning of the double-reed performance, the front face sits in the chair behind the desk, squints at the audience and smiles silently, then suddenly converges his smile, looks serious, pats a wooden sign, rap on his back, and learns the movements of the front face. This term is called "selling images with hair supports". Play a little more, deliberately reveal flaws and find jokes to catch the baggage. A stands up and leaves the table to reveal B, say a few words to each other, and then learn the double spring.