What are the forms of traditional opera performances in China?

Traditional opera performances in China include drama, opera, ballet, puppet show and musical.

1, drama

Drama is a form of drama based on dialogue, which was introduced to China at the end of 19 and the beginning of the 20th century. Different from traditional stage plays and traditional operas, the main narrative means of drama is the dialogue or monologue of actors without accompaniment on the stage, but a small amount of music and singing can be used.

2. Opera

Opera is a dramatic work that uses vocal music and instrumental music to express the plot. It is a comprehensive art school that combines music with poetry, drama performance, dance, stage art and clothing. The structure of opera usually includes overture, interlude, chorus, duet and solo. The solo of the protagonist in the opera is divided into aria and recitation, as well as aria, recitation, Cavadina, romance and serenade.

Step 3 dance drama

Dance drama is a kind of stage play, and it is a stage art with dance as the main means of expression. Dance drama consists of several elements, the most important of which are characters, events and conflicts. As a combination of dance, drama and music, ballet has a long history in China.

4. Puppet show

Puppet show is a drama that uses puppets to perform stories. One of the traditional arts of Han nationality was also called "puppet show" in ancient China. Chinese puppet shows have a long history. During the Three Kingdoms period, there were puppets who could perform acrobatics, and in the Sui Dynasty, puppets began to perform stories.

5. Musicals

Musical drama is a comprehensive art form of modern stage. Narrative-oriented drama performance, combined with beautiful and popular vocal music singing and diversified dance body movements, combined with the assistance of stage art such as costumes, scenery and lighting, forms an overall stage effect.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Drama Baidu Encyclopedia-Opera.