Peking Opera Culture Dictionary

Author: Huang Jun
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: This dictionary includes 6,000 entries introducing Peking Opera and related cultures. The entries are organized into 46 categories based on content, including "Origin," "Jargon," "Roles," "Makeup," "Costumes," "Armor and Footwear," "Beards," "Props," "Weapons and Props," "Vocal Styles," "Singing," "Accompaniment," "Operas," "Recitation," "Musical Instruments," "Techniques," "Performance Formats," "Special Effects," "Water sleeves," "Gestures," "Footwork," "Fighting Patterns," "Prop Skill," "Mat Performance," "Leg Skill," "Special Effects," "Dragon Guards," "Schools," "Traditional Operas," "Serial Dramas," and "New Classical Drama." Additionally, it includes an appendix titled "Chronology of Peking Opera" and over 100 illustrations.