Yangzhou Qingqu is also known as Guangling Qingqu.
Yangzhou Qingqu originated in the Yuan Dynasty as a "small song", and was formed in the mid-Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Yuan Dynasty's loose songs, absorbing various popular folk songs around the Jianghuai area, and adapting and utilizing them to form a kind of song with a local flavor. Yangzhou Qingqu reached its heyday during the Kangxi and Qianlong years of the Qing Dynasty, and was exceptionally rich in music, instrumental accompaniment, and repertoire.
Yangzhou Qingqu is famous for the delicacy, lingering and lyricism of its cadences, Yangzhou Qingqu's tunes, soft pings, and overlapping falls. There are 116 tunes such as Lixiang Tune, Nan Tune, Manjiang Hong, Lujiang Grievance, Juggling Children, Yangliu Qing, etc. These tunes are not only from Yangzhou's local ditties, but also absorbed Kunqu Opera, Hui Opera, Huaihuang, Daoxiang, and folk songs from foreign countries.
Characteristics of Yangzhou Qingqu
1, Elegant and Elegant
Yangzhou Qingqu is famous for its elegant and elegant musical style. The melody of Qingqu is soft and smooth, and the tone is high but not harsh, giving people a comfortable and pleasant listening enjoyment. It emphasizes the delicacy and softness of the music and is rich in emotional expression.
2. Literati Style
Yangzhou Qing Opera is mostly based on the life of the literati, with lyrics full of emotion and cultural connotations. These songs usually depict the scenery, characters, and customs of the Jiangnan water town, showing the unique cultural characteristics of the Yangzhou region.
3, delicate singing skills
Yangzhou Qing Opera's singing is characterized by delicacy, softness and staccato. The singer pays attention to the control of pitch and the shaping of expression, fully displaying the flavor and emotion of the music in the singing process.
4, rich forms of expression
Yangzhou Qing Qu is not only limited to vocal singing, but also includes other forms of expression, such as instrumental music, dance and so on. This diversified form of expression makes Yangzhou Qingqu more colorful, with a wider range of artistic expression space.
5. Sincere and moving emotions
Yangzhou Qingqu focuses on emotional expression, and its lyrics often incorporate deep thoughts and personal experiences. These songs are able to move people's hearts, trigger ****songs, and mesmerize people.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yangzhou Qingqu