Opera refers to a comprehensive artistic performance form based on musical factors and drama factors, and integrating artistic factors such as poetry, dance, art and architecture. The art of traditional Chinese opera is defined as singing opera, which is very rich in content, including many extremely important factors such as literature and art, and is a form of expression based on the body language of performers.
Classification of operas
1. orthodox opera: an opera with serious theme, lofty and gorgeous music style and emphasis on singing skills, which prevailed in17th century.
2. Singing ballet: a genre that pays equal attention to singing and dancing, which prevailed in France in 17 and 18 centuries.
3. Hi-opera: also known as harmonic opera "is an opera as opposed to orthodox opera. Prevalent in the eighteenth century. The theme is taken from daily life. The music style is light and humorous.
4. Grand Opera:/kloc-popular in France in the 0/9th century, with historical themes and epic features. The music style is magnificent, the scene is bigger than the general opera, and ballet is often inserted.
5. operetta: also known as operetta,19th century popular in France, often with dialogue. Its musical style is relaxed, humorous and sometimes lyrical.
6. Musical drama:19th century German composer Wagner's name for his opera works. This shows that he attaches great importance to the band, drama, stage design and other factors, emphasizing the comprehensive artistic characteristics of opera, rather than putting singing first like other composers.