| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣藝術大學 === 戲劇學系表演藝術碩士班 === 107 === As one type of Chinese opera, Jingju (also known as Beijing opera) is a performing art with high artistic value. With elements from the fields of drama, literature, music, dance, etc., the performing presentation of Jingju is delivered through its multiple techniques in singing, reading, making, and playing/hitting. The leading drummer in the music band of Jingiu is not just an ordinary drummer but also the conductor of the band, who is in charge of the music playing, and at the same time the director of the play, who directs the acting of the actors/actress. All the actions and movements for any dramatic plot and atmosphere on the stage, is interacted by the music led by the leading drummer, which shows how crucial role a leading drummer has.
The percussion section in the music band of Jingju, addressed as Jingju Luo Gu (percussion music of Jingju), has its unique percussion tunes with history of hundreds of years which can be traced all the way from Kun Qu (known as Kun opera) era. The percussion tunes in the works of Jingju may not necessary be the majority, they are, nevertheless, important musical expressions in the opera. Depending on the plot, drummer, and actor/actress of the opera, the function of percussion tunes is diverse and the ways of playing could be very different. According to such factors, the leading drummers may change or adjust the way of playing the percussion tune in order to enrich the artistry. As a result, the percussion music of Jingju has a characteristic of variability.
Through analyzing the music, body gestures of actor/actress, and relative literature, this research focuses on the application of percussion tunes including Da Zi Qu Pai, Hun Pai Zi, Gan Pai Zi, and Qi Yue Qu Pai in Jingju; examines how these tuens could be played and interpreted. Based on the result of field study and the researcher’s own practical experience, this research explores how percussion tunes can be applied in the works of Jingju, with the hopes that the outcome of this research could offer references to scholars, performers and creators of Jingju music.
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