Which classification does Kunqu belong to

Kunqu belongs to traditional theater.

Traditional theater is a comprehensive performing art created by Chinese people of all ethnic groups*** together. China has a rich variety of operas with a long history, including Peking Opera, Kunqu, Tibetan Opera, Sichuan Opera, Shadow Play, and Puppetry. Chinese opera is a form of performing art in which the spoken word is used for "rapping" narratives, such as the Suzhou commentary, Shandong qinshu, and so on.

Kunqu's magnificent singing, elegant recitation, delicate performances and elegant dances, coupled with the perfect stage setting, can be said to have reached the highest level in all aspects of opera performance. Because of this, many local operas, such as Jin Opera, Pu Opera, Xiang Opera, Sichuan Opera, Gan Opera, Gui Opera, Yue Opera, Min Opera, etc., have been nurtured and nourished by the art of Kun Opera in many ways.

Introduction of Kunqu's Artistic Characteristics

The most important characteristics of Kunqu's performances are its strong lyricism, delicate movements, and the combination of songs and dances that are skillful and harmonious. Kunqu is a synthesized art in which various performing means such as song, dance, introduction and white color are coordinated with each other. In the long history of opera, the performance characteristics of song and dance have been formed. Kunqu was developed from the Southern Opera of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and was formed in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, which should be about 600 years old.

Kunqu combines singing, reading, dancing and martial arts, and is known for its elegant lyrics, melodious voice and delicate performances, and is regarded as the "ancestor of all operas". Kunqu is characterized by drums and boards to control the rhythm of the singing, flutes and sanxian as the main accompaniment, and its singing and recitation in "Zhongzhou rhyme".