THE MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE OF QIN NIANGMEI: A CLASSIC GUIZHOU OPERA IN THE 1960S

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Using a classic Chinese Guizhou Opera Qin Niangmei as a case, this paper aims to learn from and absorb the excellent parts of traditional Guizhou Opera arts to facilitate the adaptation and creation of traditional art performances blended with contemporary arts aesthetic concepts. This paper adapted observation method and interview method to conduct a detailed induction and analysis of the musical structure, melody, mode, performance of its classic chapters. The opera not only integrated the traditional Dong opera and its unique beautiful melody, but also it described the Chinese feudal ideology of men and women made match by parents' order and match-maker's word which was opposed to the modern free love. The result found that; The study delves into the intensity elements of opera music, emphasizing their role in conveying romantic charm and facilitating the circulation of artistic conception. Traditional Chinese music values subtle changes in sound structure. Examining a specific opera scene, the analysis highlights the emotional power of tone changes, especially in challenging feudal society. The victory of Niangmei in the opera symbolizes a yearning for a life free from oppression. The study underscores the oriental artistic charm found in subtle expressions and voice modulation.

Additionally, the research recognizes opera as a dynamic social activity, where aesthetic values evolve through long-term interaction between performers and audiences, reflecting real-life contexts. Acknowledging the passage of time, the study emphasizes the need for classic works to adapt to contemporary aesthetics while preserving their excellence, particularly in the context of Guizhou Opera's inheritance and dissemination.