唱工 (chàng gōng) — singing technique (in Chinese opera)

Definition

Singing technique in Chinese opera, especially Peking opera — the vocalist's vocal skill and breath control, distinct from 做 (acting) and 打 (acrobatics).

noun

singing technique (in Chinese opera)

Examples

唱工，。
Zhè wèi yǎn yuán de chàng gōng fēi cháng hǎo, měi yí duàn chàng dōu dǎ dòng guān zhòng.
This performer's singing technique is excellent — every aria moves the audience.
唱工。
Jīng jù yǎn yuán cóng xiǎo jiù yào liàn xí chàng gōng hé zuò dǎ.
Peking opera performers have to practice singing technique and acting/acrobatics since childhood.
唱工。
Tā bài le yí wèi míng shī lái tí gāo zì jǐ de chàng gōng.
He apprenticed under a famous master to improve his singing technique.

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