Peking Opera is the quintessence of China, and its unique singing voice and ** are an important part of its charm. Among the many singing voices of Peking Opera, Xipi and Erhuang are the two most commonly used and the most representative. These two types of singing have their own characteristics, and this article will distinguish between Xipi and Erhuang singing in Peking Opera.
In contrast, Erhuang's singing voice is more deep and restrained. Erhuang originated from the Han tune, and its melody is relatively flat and the rhythm is slower, giving people a dignified and solemn feeling. In terms of emotional expression, Erhuang singing usually shows sadness, melancholy, contemplation and other emotions, such as the paragraph "Seeing the Lingtang and Tears Flowing" in "Wolong Hanging Filial Piety", which is to use Erhuang singing to express Zhuge Liang's condolences to Zhou Yu.
In addition to the differences in melody and rhythm, Sippi and Erhuang also differ in their singing skills. The Sipi voice is usually sung in a real voice, which is bright and powerful, while the Erhuang voice is mostly sung in falsetto, and the voice is soft and slightly hoarse. In addition, there are also differences between Sipi and Erhuang in the accompaniment instruments. Xipi usually uses high-pitched and passionate accompaniment instruments, such as Jinghu and Jingerhu, while Erhuang uses low-pitched and solemn accompaniment instruments, such as Yueqin and Sanxian.
In a Peking Opera performance, the actor will choose the appropriate singing voice according to the character's personality, emotions and situation. For example, when expressing heroic, heroic, and exciting situations, actors often choose to sing in a Sippy voice; When expressing sadness, melancholy, and contemplative situations, they are more inclined to choose Erhuang singing. In addition, in the genres of Peking Opera, such as the Mei School and the Cheng School, each has its own unique Xipi and Erhuang singing styles, which brings richer auditory enjoyment to the audience.
In short, Xipi and Erhuang are two important singing voices in Peking Opera, and they have their own characteristics. By understanding the differences in their melodies, rhythms, singing techniques, and accompanying instruments, we can better appreciate and understand the charm of Peking Opera, the quintessence of the country. At the same time, when enjoying Peking Opera performances, we can also feel the emotions and situations expressed by the actors through their singing, so as to better appreciate the artistic beauty of Peking Opera.