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Lesson 2
Unit 7 Art
Beijing Opera
Do you know the four main roles in Beijing Opera
sheng (生) ：the male role which has several subtypes according to the character's
dan (旦): the term for female roles
jing (净): a prominent male character with striking looks and high social position
chou (丑): the comedy role, who is usually active and quick
Dr. Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a radio programme. Listen and tick.
main roles
instruments
the unique sound
costumes
Listen again. Answer the questions.
1. When did Beijing Opera start
2. What forms of performance are combined together in Beijing Opera
3. How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera What are they
4. What are some of the special features of Beijing Opera
It started in the late eighteenth century.
It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
There are four roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou.
It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes.
Skill Builder
Understanding Logical Relationships
Logical relationships usually refer to the inner relationships between / among things, like between causes and effects.
While you are listening, listen to the key words like why and because.
Take notes of the reasons.
HOW TO IMPROVE
Read and find the answers to these questions. Take notes.
1. Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China
2. Why do performers sing in very high voices
3. Why are the costumes in bright colours
Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China because it uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. All of those forms are difficult to master.
Performers sing with very high voices because in the early days, it was usually performed on opened-air stages. In order to be heard over the crowds, the music had to be loud and performers had to sing in very high voices.
Costumes are in bright colors because in the past, it was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps. The costumes had to have bright and colorful patterns. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to attract the audience’s attention.
Introduce Beijing Opera to a group of students from another country.
The following topics can be used to introduce Beijing Opera.
the four roles
costumes and masks
sound and singing
history
interesting features
What are the main operas in China
The five main operas in China
京剧
Beijing Opera
越剧
Yue Opera
黄梅戏
Huangmei Opera
评剧
Ping Opera
豫剧
Henan Opera
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