The accompaniment instruments of Peking Opera mainly include percussion instruments and orchestral instruments.
Percussion instruments include drums, plates, gongs, gongs, cymbals, and bangzi, among which the drum is one of the most important accompaniment instruments, which is able to lead the entire orchestra through rhythmic changes, creating different atmospheres and effects. The board is used to control and unify the rhythm of the opera performance, the small gong can produce a pleasant sound when it is struck lightly and hard, and the cymbals can create a fighting atmosphere. Bangzi is mostly used for high-pitched and agitated singing accompaniment, which can enhance the rhythm of the drama.
Orchestral instruments include Jinghu, Jingerhu, Jingsanhu, Yueqin, Dizi, Erhu, Sanxian, etc., among which Jinghu is one of the most distinctive accompaniment instruments in Peking Opera, which can enrich the layering and expressiveness of the first through different performance techniques and timbre changes. The flute can provide a melodious melody, which complements Jinghu and jointly creates a unique atmosphere of Peking Opera.
In Peking Opera, the use of accompaniment instruments is very important, which can not only enrich the expressiveness of the drama, but also create different atmospheres and effects through different performance techniques and timbre changes, bringing a more profound audio-visual experience to the audience.