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	Qinqiang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Qinqiang (秦腔, pinyin: Qínqiāng) or Luantan (乱弹, pinyin: Luàntán) is the representative folk opera of the northwest Province of Shaanxi, China, where it was called Qin thousands of years ago.
		Bangzi tune is the oldest, most affluent opera tune in China's Four Great Characteristic Melodies.
		There are 13 kinds of characters in Qinqiang including four kinds of "Sheng" (生, male)(老生、须生、小生、幼生), six kinds of "Dan" (旦, female)(老旦、正旦、小旦、花旦、武旦、媒旦), two kinds of "Jing" (净, painted face male)(大净、毛净) and one kind of "Chou" (丑, Clown), also knowns as " 13 Tou Wangzi" (十三头网子).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Qinqiang (156 words)

	Qinqiang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Qinqiang (秦腔, pinyin : Qínqiāng) orLuantan (乱弹, pinyin : Luàntán) is the representative folkopera of northwest Province of Shaanxi, China, where was called Qin thousands of years ago.
		Bangzi tune is the oldest, most affluent opera tunes in China's Four Great Characteristic Melodies.Qinqiang is the representative of the Bangzi opera and the most important origin of other Bangzi operas.
		There are 13 kinds of characters in Qinqiang including four kinds of " Sheng " (生,male)(老生、须生、小生、幼生), six kinds of " Dan " (旦,female)(老旦、正旦、小旦、花旦、武旦、媒旦),two kinds of " Jing " (净, painted face male)(大净、毛净) and one kind of" Chou "(丑, Clown), also knowns as " 13 Tou Wangzi" (十三头网子).
	www.therfcc.org /qinqiang-151331.html (145 words)

	The Forefather of Chinese Opera - Qinqiang
		It is said that the opera was called "the emperor Qinshihuang's opera" during the Tang period (618-907) and was later renamed Qinqiang Opera, which boasts the most ancient, affluent and largest musical system of all Chinese operas.
		Its repertoires usually feature such themes as anti-aggression wars, the fight between the loyal and the treacherous, and the struggles against oppression, as well as a number of other topics of strong human interest that reflect the honest, diligent, brave and upright characteristics of the local people.
		Qinqiang is also one of the earliest operatic musical systems to reflect the emotions of human beings.
	www.chinaculture.org /gb/en_artqa/2004-07/07/content_56486.htm (303 words)

	Qinqiang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Qinqiang (, pinyin: Qínqing) o Luantan (, pinyin: Luàntán) es la ópera popular representativa de la provincia del noroeste de Shaanxi, China, donde fue llamado los millares de Qin hace de años.
		Qinqiang es el representante de la ópera de Bangzi y del origen más importante de otras óperas de Bangzi.
		Hay 13 clases de caracteres en Qinqiang incluyendo cuatro clases de "Sheng" (, el male)(), seis clases de "Dan" (, female)(), dos clases de "Jing" (, male)() pintado de la superficie y una clase de "Chou" (, clown), también los knowns como "13 Tou Wangzi" ().
	www.yotor.net /wiki/es/qi/Qinqiang.htm (161 words)

	Encyclopedia: Qinqiang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Its melodies were originated from the rural areas of ancient Shaanxi and Gansu.
		Qinqiang is the representative of the Bangzi opera and the most important origin of other Bangzi operas.
		Click for other authoritative sources for this topic (summarised at Factbites.com).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Qinqiang (382 words)

	The Forefather of Chinese Opera - Qinqiang
		There are generally two kinds of arias in Qinqiang Opera: Huan yin ("joyous tune") and Ku yin ("sad tune").
		Qinqiang performances are characterized by a simple, bold, exquisite and penetrating, yet exaggerated style.
		Qinqiang Opera songs are sonorous, bold and touching; its music is colorful and elegant; and its performances on the whole are plain, exquisite and lively.
	www.chinaculture.org /gb/en_artqa/2004-07/07/content_56486_2.htm (226 words)

	Qinqiang -- The Forefather of Chinese Opera (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Also dubbed Luantan, Qinqiang Opera is a local Chinese opera that mainly thrives in north China's Shaanxi Province, as well as its neighboring regions in Northwest China, like Gansu and Qinghai provinces and the Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions.
		It is said that the opera was called "the Emperor Qin Shihuang 's Opera" during the Tang period and was later renamed Qinqiang Opera, which boasts the most ancient, affluent, and largest musical system of all Chinese operas.
		Qinqiang Opera thrived during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795) when Qinqiang troupes were disseminated throughout the country; in North China's city of Xi'an alone there were 36 Qinqiang troupes.
	china.org.cn /english/culture/139787.htm (605 words)

	Chinese Culture
		Qinqiang opera is the main opera of Shaanxi Province, which is said to especially resemble the characteristics of the local people in that both are persistent, straightforward and unrestrained.
		Today we are going to introduce you to Qinqiang opera, which is the main opera of Shaanxi Province.Qinqiang operas are said to especially resemble the characteristics of the local people in that both are persistent, straightforward and unrestrained.
		Qinqiang operas are said to especially resemble the characteristics of the local people in that both are persistent, straightforward and unrestrained.
	en.chinaradio.cn /1857/2004-9-20/60@152924.htm (778 words)

	XI'AN REGENCY HOLIDAY TRAVEL CO.,LTD.
		Qinqiang Opera, a popular local opera, has a long tradition in northwest China, It is popular in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, especially in Shaanxi where is the ancient Qin Region, so it is called Qin Drama.
		Of all these, Qinqiang is the most popular.
		In order to play the microtones, the thumb of the left hand (which is normally not used) joins the other fingers to simultaneously press the strings.
	www.tourxa.com /english/Local-Opera.htm (206 words)

	Read about Qinqiang at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Qinqiang and learn about Qinqiang here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Qinqiang (秦腔, pinyin: Qínqiāng) or Luantan (乱弹, pinyin: Luàntán) is the representative folk opera of northwest Province of Shaanxi, China, where was called
		Its melodies were originated from the rural areas of ancient Shaanxi and
		There are 13 kinds of characters in Qinqiang including four kinds of "
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Qinqiang (142 words)

	Attractions in Xian (Xi'an)-Leather-Qinqiang Opera (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Qinqiang Opera, a popular local opera, has a long tradition in northwest China, It is popular in Shaanxi
		There are more than ten kinds of local operas in Shaanxi, including Qinqiang, Wanwanqiang, Mihu, Tongzhou Bangzi, and the newly recreated Xi'an music and dances of the Tang dynasty.
		Qinqiang and Wanwanqing, which are characterized by microtones.
	www.chinadiscover.net /xian/activities_leather_qinqiang_opera.htm (776 words)

	Beijing Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Jingqiang (the tunes of Beijig), qinqiang (tunes from Shaanxi), bangziqiang (songs using the bangzi), yiyangqiang (the runes from Jiangxi), luoluoqiang (songs from Hubei) and erhuang were all in vogue.
		In 1779, Wei Changsheng, an actor from Sichuan, went to Beijing to perform qinqiang and took the capital by storm with his interpretation of the play Gunlou.
		For a short while, qinqiang dominated the performing arts in Beijing.
	biz.beijingportal.com.cn /5369/2002-5-20/52@246461.htm (457 words)

	Qinqiang Opera Urged to Apply for World Intangible and Oral Culture Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Her eyes were full of tears when she mentioned the bleak future of the ancient art of performance.
		Qinqiang is the representative folk opera of Shaanxi Province.
		In short, Qinqiang is as good as Kunqu as a cultural heritage.
	www.yonghegong.com /english/culture/54194.htm (289 words)

	Qinqiang Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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	Chinese art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Much dialogue is also carried out in an archaic dialect originating partially from those regions.
		It also absorbed music and arias from other operas and musical arts such as the historic Qinqiang.
		It is regarded that Beijing Opera was born when the Four Great Anhui Troupes came to Beijing in 1790.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinese_art (5565 words)

	Xi and yingxi: the interaction between traditional theatre and Chinese cinema
		The theme song, or the musical motif, is an aria from the regional qinqiang theatre, which, like the dialect spoken by the characters, provides local flavour and authenticity.
		It starts the film and then is played off-scene the moment Qiuju sets off on her way from her house to the town, the county or the city to sue the village head who has injured her husband.
		Qiuju, in the midst of the celebration of the first month of life for her son, is puzzled by the fact that the village head is arrested for a fifteen-day sentence due to her legal action against him.
	www.latrobe.edu.au /screeningthepast/firstrelease/fr1100/wdfr11g.htm (10549 words)

	Ancient Opera Festival Opened In Xi'an (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Qinqiang Opera, a popular local opera, has a long tradition in northwest China, especially in Shaanxi, a place known around the world for being the venue where the terra-cotta warriors and horses were found.
		Hundreds of artists from a dozen of troupes from northwest China's provinces and autonomous regions will stage nearly 40 Qinqiang operas during the event, which is jointly sponsored by the Chinese Dramatists Association and the cultural department of Shaanxi Provincial Government.
		During the 12-day festival, a seminar on history and future development of the ancient opera art will also be held.
	english1.people.com.cn /english/200011/04/eng20001104_54354.html (167 words)

	China Travel/Tour Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is said that the opera was called the Qin emperor's opera during the Tang period and was later renamed Qinqiang opera.
		It has a unque style, a rich list of plays, and a deep influence and holds an important position in the annals of Chinese operas.
		The Qinqiang opera, Beijing (Peking) opera, and Yuju (Henan) opera are the three major operas in northern China.
	www.2002china.net /china_columns/provinces/shaanxi/sxi_recr.shtml (366 words)

	The Ultimate Music of Shaanxi - American History Information Guide and Reference
		The Shaanxi Music and Dance Troupe has toured across the world; there is also a Shaanxi Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble that performs historical music from the Tang Dynasty.
		Qinqiang is the most well-known opera style from Shaanxi, said to date back to the Qin emperor during the Tang dynasty.
		Folk dances from Shaanxi include the tichangzi, Ansai waist drum dance and the grand yangko.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/Music_of_Shaanxi (177 words)

	china radio international
		Il Banhu ha una storia di più di 300 anni ed è così chiamato a causa della cassa realizzata con del legno sottile.
		All'inizio era diffuso principalmente nel nord della Cina e alcune opere locali come il Bangzi della provincia del Hebei, l'opera Pingju, l'opera Yuju e l'opera Qinqiang utilizzano il Banhu come strumento principale di accompagnamento.
		Il Banhu ha un profondo rapporto con le opere tradizionali, dando voce ai suoi punti forti nell'accompagnamento delle opere locali.
	it.chinabroadcast.cn /1/2004/09/21/81@19212.htm (373 words)

	'Dramatic poem' eulogizes MasterMei
		He is one of our country's most respected figures, worthy of deep study, not only for his artistic achievements, but for his noble character as well."
		Hu Wenge, 34, was an actor in Qinqiang Opera before learning female roles in an opera school in Xi'an, in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
		With a handsome face and high-pitched voice, Hu later turned to the pop scene, singing both man's and women's songs.
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2004-04/30/content_327640.htm (946 words)

	CD Baby: WILD CHILDREN (Ò°º¢×Ó): Incantation (ÖäÓï)
		The farmers sang about happiness and sadness with natural voices, which deeply influenced Zhang's idea of music.
		When Suo and Zhang decided to make music together, various musical forms from northwestern China, such as xintianyou (a folk song genre which originated in North Shaanxi), hua'er (a folk song genre popular in Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia) and qinqiang (Shaanxi opera) were all part of their musical language.
		In the music of Wild Children one can occasionally find the use of "flat si," which is very common in qinqiang.
	www.cdbaby.com /wildchildren (1165 words)

	China Tourist Cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Traditional opera in ancient places such as Qinqiang and Meihu reflects the theme of admiration to heroes and disdain to wicked power.
		People can do what they like there, for example, sip and taste tea, listen to music, chat, taste snacks, buy touring handicraft and local specialties, and so on.
		Tourists can also go to street watching or taking part in the traditional opera performance of Qinqiang and Meihu or go to cinemas, show places, singing or dancing rooms, for all the more than 100 singing and dancing halls open all seasons.
	www.asia-planet.net /china/dunhuang.htm (4917 words)

	Ah-Q Sings Peking Opera?
		Take The Tragic Song of the Xia King that the Peking Opera Troupe of Gansu performed in Taiwan not long ago.
		Because it was set in the Western Xia Kingdom in the Helan Mountains, its music integrates qinqiang and the folk songs of northwest China, making it something distinct from Peking opera--call it "Western Peking Opera." Time passes.
		But besides the clear musical borrowings from Taiwan opera, the Taiwanese-accented Mandarin, and the current slang, does the localization go to deeper levels?
	home.sina.com /sinorama/0896/article2/english/1.html (4219 words)

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