Studying the Jingzhou Huagu Opera for preservation

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          The research purposes are:(1) To study the Jingzhou Huagu Opera; (2) To construct the Jingzhou Huagu Opera guidebook; (3) To use the guidebook for preservation.The research methodology was ethnomusicological qualitative and quantitative research, gathering data by observation and interview three key informant expert on Jingzhou Huagu Opera and analyzing data by descriptive analysis.
          The research findings were:(1) The music of Jingzhou Huagu Opera is closely related to the intonation of the local dialect. The operatic vocal music mainly includes Gao Qiang, Qishui Qiang, Siping Qiang, Daluo Qiang, and some single ditties. At first, the Jingzhou Huagu Opera was only accompanied by percussion music to render the atmosphere. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the accompanying music was developed. Its accompanying instruments include drums, gongs, cymbals, huqin, pipa, Yanqin, flute and so on. (2) The existing repertoire of Jingzhou Huagu Opera can be divided into three categories, namely traditional opera, newly edited ancient opera and modern opera. With rich performance skills and broad story themes, it is close to people's life, especially good at interpreting tragic stories. (3) Use the guide book of Jingzhou Huagu Opera to promote and preserve activities in its popular areas, and put forward suggestions and measures.