Characteristics: generous, ups and downs, resentful and sentimental, natural and simple.
Function: cultural communication function, ideological education function, artistic aesthetic function, leisure and entertainment function, and emotion regulation function.
Some people say that Qin Opera is the originator of Chinese opera, which is quite reasonable. As we all know, Qin Opera originated in the Weihe River Basin, which is also one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Therefore, if we trace the origin of its development, we have every reason to believe that Qin Opera is the oldest type of opera in China. ?
Compared with other opera types, Qin Opera has the largest number of opera fans and covers a wide area. From the east and west of Hangu Pass to the foot of the Kunlun Mountains, from the north and south of the Qinling Mountains to the depths of the desert, there are tens of millions of theater fans. These theater fans not only like to listen to or watch Qin opera, but they can also often sing a few verses. ?
A very important reason why Qin Opera is so popular among the audience is that it has a very distinctive personality. Like other opera types, although Qinqiang is composed of singing, dancing, instrumental music, literature, fine arts, acrobatics and other art forms, its characteristics are more distinctive and its style is more unique. Specifically, Qin Opera mainly has the following characteristics. ?
1. Stretch and be generous. Like other opera types, singing is also the focus of Qin Opera art. From the perspective of singing style, Qinqiang singing is smooth and long, yet still graceful and graceful. It can be said that Qin Opera is like a "lady", and will never give people the feeling of being stingy, coquettish or artificial. ?
2. Ups and downs. We all know that different tone, intonation and speaking speed can often reflect different thoughts and emotions, and reflect the personalities or situations of different characters. In Qin Opera, the character and temperament of the characters in the play, as well as their joy, anger, sorrow, love and hatred are generally fully displayed in the singing - either sad, cheerful, fast, slow, strong, or weak... ...The characters in the play have different moods or personalities, and the corresponding singing styles will be very obviously different. This kind of ups and downs and measured singing will never give people the feeling of being "the same" or "the same". ?
3. Resentment and sentimentality. The main tone of Qin Opera is resentment, sentimentality or desolation. We all know that art ultimately comes from reality. For thousands of years before the founding of the People's Republic of China, our ancient ancestors often lived in dire straits due to invasions from foreign enemies, internal melees, and intrusions from various evil forces. All kinds of human tragedies were performed on or around them every day. As a cultural form that reflects the reality of social production and life, it is impossible for Qin Opera to "turn a blind eye" to this.
Four. Strong and powerful. Generally speaking, Qinqiang singing is relatively vigorous and rich. In Qin Opera, many arias have "high-pitched and rough tunes and sonorous charm." Therefore, some people compare Qin Opera to strong alcohol - it can not only bring strong sensory stimulation to people, but also make people completely intoxicated. However, some people say that Qin Opera is shouted, and its singing is not very pleasant.
5. Natural and simple. Compared with other types of opera, Qinqiang singing is closer to reality - closer to people's conversations, shouting, crying, etc. in daily life. Because their performances are natural, simple and not artificial, and their singing is relaxed and vigorous without pinching their throats, the scenes presented by Qinqiang actors on the stage often give the audience a strange feeling: here and now, there are no actors on the stage. A performance, but a real event happening. In this sense, Qin Opera is an art that can "make fake things come true", that is, it is highly life-oriented and realistic art. This kind of art is more ornamental and artistic, making it easier for the audience to immerse themselves in it.