Contemporary Chinese Qudi Music And Opera Music Relationship

With the performance features of qu flute and some qu flute works related to Kunqu Opera as the breakthrough point, this article investigated the performing methods of qu flute serving as a accompaniment instrument in Kunqu Opera, analyzed different intonations of Kunqu Opera, elaborated qu flute’s performing techniques together with its breath and timbre features, dissected Kun Opera elements in related music pieces, and brought up some personal points of view concerning relating academic opinions, in expect more rational thoughts of the relationship between qu flute and Kunqu Opera, and further exploring historical relationship between contemporary Chinese qu flute music and Kun Opera music.