A study of Puxian opera in Putian City Fujian Province China

Abstract

The title of this paper is the study of Puxian opera music in Putian City, Fujian Province. This paper mainly discusses the historical development of Puxian opera music, analyzes the characteristics of Puxian opera music, and discusses the role of Puxian opera in Putian society. This not only actively publicizes Puxian opera music, but also has positive significance in promoting the protection, inheritance, and development of Puxian opera music. This paper has three research objectives: first, it discusses the historical origin and development of Puxian opera music. By using the method of literature inquiry, this paper describes the historical origin and development of Puxian opera music and the infiltration of Putian folk music and religious music. Second, analyze the music of Puxian opera. By using the methods of music analysis and field investigation, this paper analyzes the music of Puxian opera from the aspects of singing, lyrics, tune structure, and band composition. Third, it discusses the social function of Puxian opera. It has the functions of inviting and sending gods, entertainment, education, aesthetics, and so on. These four functions are of great value to individuals and countries. Under the impact of modern western music culture, the survival and development of Chinese traditional music culture have been impacted and challenged unprecedentedly. In particular, Chinese local operas are on the verge of extinction.

Therefore, on the basis of summarizing the previous research results, this paper focuses on the historical development status of Puxian opera music, the characteristics of Puxian opera music, and the social role of Puxian opera, and discusses Puxian opera music from a new perspective. This paper puts forward some personal opinions for the protection and development of Puxian opera music, hoping to contribute to the development of Puxian opera music.

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