Liuqin Opera in Suining County, Jiangsu Province, China

Abstract

This dissertation focus on the Liuqin Opera in Suining county, Jiangsu province, China. The research objectives were 1) To investigate the history and development of Liuqin Opera in Suining county, Jiangsu province, China. 2) To analyze the music characteristics of Liuqin Opera in Suining county,Jiangsu province, China. 3) To analyze the transmission of Liuqin Opera in Suining County, Jiangsu Province, China. Researcher use fieldwork and other methods to use questionnaires and interviews and other tools. 2 key informants, 3 casual informant, and 2 general informants were selected as research subjects, and the research results are as follows:

First of all, the development of Liuqin Opera has gone through four periods in total. Mid Qing Dynasty (Mid Qing Dynasty-1949), The official name of Liuqin Opera has been formed (1953-1966), Cultural revolution (1966-1976), Reform and Opening to now (1976-2024). Liuqin Opera presents different situations in different periods.

Secondly, the researcher selected Liuqin Opera songs from different periods for analysis, focusing on six aspects: mode, singing style, beat, rhythm, speed, and theme of the lyrics.

Third, the transmission of Liuqin Opera refers to adapting to the changes of modern society, on the basis of maintaining the traditional cultural characteristics, the government, groupes or performers expand the social influence of Liuqin Opera through a series of actions and attracts more audiences.

In summary, Liuqin Opera has gone through four distinct periods of development, each reflecting a unique evolution of this art form. A detailed analysis of Liuqin Opera music reveals its unique features in different periods. The transmission of Liuqin Opera requires a balance between traditional culture and modern social changes. The government, groups, actors and other parties need to make efforts to expand its social influence and attract more audiences.

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