What does Qupai mean in China traditional opera?

Qupai is an indispensable part of China's traditional opera, which refers to the traditional repertoire containing elements such as singing, music and dancing. In the process of traditional Chinese opera performance, actors will choose different tunes to perform according to different plots and characters. Qupai is a means to express the plot and emotion, which can make the audience better understand the plot and characters.

There are many kinds of Qupai, including genuine cards, folding cards, Huang Er cards, three yellow cards, Cai Dan cards, old winning cards and ugly Qupai. Each Qupai has its own unique form of expression and style characteristics. For example, Gong Zheng's tunes express justice, loyalty and heroism in a bright and beautiful way. Zhezi opera is good at expressing the joys and sorrows of life easily and humorously. When choosing qupai, actors need to match it according to their own role characteristics and emotional expression, so as to best convey the plot and the audience's emotions.

Qupai plays an important role in the performance of traditional operas in China. It can not only convey emotions and stories, but also reflect the profound connotation of traditional opera culture in China. The essence of China traditional opera is embodied in music, singing and dancing, among which Qupai is an important part. With the development of the times and the change of audience demand, Qupai is constantly innovating and changing. Whether it is traditional or newly arranged, we should strike a balance between inheriting excellent traditional culture and adapting to the needs of modern audiences, and present more wonderful opera performances for the audience.