Qin Opera is one of the oldest dramas in northwest China, also known as Luantan. Among them, Baoji’s Xifu Qinqiang accent is the oldest and contains many ancient pronunciations.
Qin Opera is popular in Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and other places. It was originally a form of folk singing and dancing. Qin Opera was formed in the Qin Dynasty, developed in the Han Dynasty, gradually prospered in the Tang Dynasty, matured slowly in the Ming Dynasty, and was finally widely spread in the Qing Dynasty. During the Kangxi period, Qin Opera had matured. During the Qianlong period, Wei Changsheng went to the capital to perform Qin Opera, causing a sensation in the capital. In 1912, Yisu Society was established in Xi'an, specializing in performing Qin Opera and launching many new plays.
Qinqiang singing is divided into "Banlu" and "Caiqiang", both of which include happy and bitter sounds. The bitter-yin singing tune is sad, deep and impassioned, suitable for expressing sadness, anger, and longing; the happy-yin singing tune is bright, cheerful, and smooth, and is mostly used to express happiness, joy, and beautiful emotions.
Qin Opera is an indispensable form of Chinese opera. It has its own unique charm and shines on the Chinese opera stage.