Definition
清唱 refers to performing a Peking opera aria without the full costume, makeup, or stage props, often in casual settings like parties. It can also more broadly mean singing without musical accompaniment (a cappella), though the opera context is primary.
v.
to sing an opera aria (especially Peking opera) without full costumemakeupand stagingto sing a cappella
Examples
- ，清唱。Zuótiān de wǎnhuì shàng, tā dēngtái qīng chàng le yí duàn jīngjù.At yesterday's party, she went on stage and sang a Peking opera aria without costume.
- ，清唱。Tā suīrán méiyǒu bànzòu, dàn qīng chàng de fēicháng hǎotīng.Even without accompaniment, his a cappella singing was very pleasant.
- 清唱，。Zhè wèi yǎnyuán cháng zài péngyou jùhuì shàng qīng chàng, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan.This actor often sings arias without makeup at friends' gatherings, and everyone likes it.
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