The difference between tin opera and Kunqu opera

The singing of Kunqu Opera is often described as "Kunshan dialect, with a mid-state rhyme". Probably in the process of improvement and evolution, the north and the south were opened up. As an elegant literati drama with a long history, the artistic style of Kunqu Opera is extremely traditional, and all the lyrics are in Qupai style. So until today, it is not easy to create a new Kunqu opera.

Xiju originated from Tan Quanshui, and its singing is mainly in Changxi dialect. Its lyrics belong to banqiang, and many of them are folk tunes, which are beautiful and beautiful. Its tunes are less rigorous, more free and flexible, more grounded, and better at learning from others and bringing forth new ideas.

The performance focuses on different things.

Rich characters and movements are a major feature of Kunqu Opera. Since its birth, Kunqu Opera has been a highly integrated stage art in the form of song and dance.

Tin opera originated from the ancient art of playing and singing "Beach Spring", and it was not until later that characters and dances were slowly added. Therefore, in the inheritance of tin opera, "singing" has always been regarded as the most important and housekeeping.