The Characteristics of the Vocal Repertoires in Caidiao Opera in Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China

Abstract

This article project entitled “The Characteristics of the Vocal Repertoires in Caidiao Opera in Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China” aimed to 1) understand the mode and tonality of vocal repertoires in Caidiao Opera; 2) study the melody, beats, structural characteristics and the use of “Lining Words” of vocal repertoires in Caidiao Opera; The study employed the qualitative research methodology, documentary studies and field studies in Guilin city Guangxi province to collect the data of the Caidiao opera. The Caidiao opera also known as “Diaozi (tune)”, and “Diaozixi (Diaozi)”. It is a local traditional opera in Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China. This research has a certain guiding significance to understand and study the music of Caidiao opera.