Exploration of Singing Techniques in Caidiao Opera in Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China

Abstract

Caidiao opera is one of the most representative local opera genres in Guilin of Guangxi and was included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2006. Its singing techniques have developed a unique system through long-term artistic practice, featuring distinct national style and local characteristics. This article starts from the musical inherent characteristics of the singing style of the Caidiao opera, explores the constituent elements of its singing techniques, including vocalization methods, emotional handing techniques, and analyzes the application of singing techniques in practice in combination with classic plays.