Analysese Of The Applications And Performances Of The XiQu Rhythm On Chinese National Opera

Since the birth of Chinese national opera in the early part of 20th century, it has become an important aspect of Chinese performing arts. During its development, European opera and traditional Chinese culture, especially Chinese XiQu, have influenced Chinese national opera. Chinese national opera has absorbed and drawn from the numerous rich artistic and performing concepts of Chinese XiQu. As a result of the deep influence on Chinese national opera from Chinese XiQu, it can be clearly distinguished from European opera. By having many aspects of Chinese XiQu in its composition, it meets the taste of Chinese audience and pushes the development of it. This thesis explores the application of XiQu rhythm during the development of Chinese national opera and discusses the rules and performance styles.Through extensive collection of materials and information related to Chinese national opera and Chinese XiQu rhythm; using the techniques of comparison and logical analysis, the XiQu rhythm applies in Chinese national opera from the aspects of building up various characters and achieving dramatic change. Watching the video documents of previous performers and related musical comments, and with the experience of XiQu rhythm performance, the exact performance using XiQu rhythm comes into conclusion in this thesis. Chinese national opera has greatly benefited from Chinese opera rhythm. Under the current situation, it is important for Chinese national opera to pay attention and learn from the arts of XiQu rhythm.