Actor’s Vocal Technique of Huai Opera in Shanghai, China

Abstract

The dissertation is concerned with the study of Chinese Huai Opera music. Actor’s Vocal Technique of Huai Opera in Shanghai, China. The purpose of the study is as follows: 1) To analyze the music genres and voice techniques of Huai Opera. 2) To analyze the musical characteristics and the relationship between melody and performance in Huai Opera. 3) To propose guidelines for the transmission and development of Huai Opera in Shanghai, China.

The researcher researched, analyzed, and documented the information gathered from the literature review and fieldwork using theoretical approaches from ethnomusicology and musicology.

The following research results are related to the above research objectives:

First of all, in the process of the development of Huai Opera music genres in history, two major genres, the Southern School and the Northern School, were formed, and with the development of the two major genres and the emergence of famous artists, the individual performance styles have become the characteristics of the genres. The singing style of Huai Opera is elegant and soft, with unique vocal techniques and emotional expression. The main singing styles of Huai Opera are "Huai tune," "La tune," and "Free tune." Secondly, Huai Opera has unique musical characteristics. Its music, melody, and performance are inextricably linked and complement each other. Thirdly, through fieldwork and analyses, the researcher found that Huai Opera faces various challenges in the process of development and transmission. In order to revitalize the culture of Huai Opera and put forward a series of measures to promote the development of Huai Opera culture.

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