What is the local theater in Gansu

The local opera of Gansu is Longju.

Long Opera is a new type of opera popular in Gansu province, the original name of "Longdong Daoxiang", is a kind of shadow play circulated in the eastern region of Gansu. Longdong Daoxiang originated in the Han Dynasty Daoxiang rap, the Tang and Song dynasties from the court to the folk. Rooted in the Longdong fishing drum Daoxiang, gradually absorbed the local folk music nutrition, adding two strings and other musical instruments, the derivation of shadow singing music.

In 1958, it was put on the stage, and in 1959, it was officially named Long Opera.

Expanded Information

Singing Style

Long Opera's singing style is relatively free, with smooth tunes and fast rhythms, similar to rap. The trailing accent at the end of the tune is called a reed, and when it is sung, it is called a reed, which is long and melodious, rich in flavor and local color, and it is an important ingredient in the unique style of Long Opera music.

The musical instruments used in Long Opera have also developed greatly, adding pipa, erhu, sheng, banhu, yangqin, violin and some brass and woodwind instruments, enriching the expressive power of Long Opera music.

Long opera attaches great importance to the creation and accumulation of their own repertoire. It has accumulated a number of popular for the masses: "jingmiaoji", "grassland early spring", "xie yaohuan", "fake son-in-law ride the dragon" and other preserved programs.

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