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1) Select one main character to research about.

2) Write your name as the Subject.

3) Research on the following questions:

What is the character?

What does it usually look like? (Pictures allowed)

What does the character represent?

Any special information about the character you found.

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-Jing

-Jing is a white face man.

-He represent the villain as it is shown by painting the face white.

-portrays powerful, often forceful, male characters with striking looks and high social status, distinguished by their exaggerated makeup, costumes, and mannerisms.

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Dan is the general term in Peking Opera for female roles, the Zhuangdan role appeared during the. Southern Drama and Northern Zaju which are made during the Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Dan roles (960-1368).The Dan roles are divided into several subtypes: Qingyi (青衣): Virtuous and dignified young or middle-aged women.

Huadan (花旦): Vivacious and unmarried women.

Wudan (武旦): Martial women, often acrobatic.

Laodan (老旦): Old women.

Daomadan (刀馬旦): Young female warriors.

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Roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou - Beijing Opera

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The Jing (simplified Chinese: 净; traditional Chinese: 淨) is a role type in Chinese opera for "rough" or "mighty" male characters.there are three types of Jing: Positive, Negative, and Neutral. Positive Jing is when you are attacking and on the offensive, Negative Jing is when you are retreating and you are on the defensive, and Neutral Jing is when you seemingly do nothing.

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1.Dan is the general name for female roles in Chinese opera, often referring to leading roles. They may be played by male or female actors.

3.Dan is the general name for female roles in Chinese opera, often referring to leading role.

4.As early as in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the Zhuangdan role appeared.

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the sheng is used to present dignified and respectable male characters and the sheng encompassing various sub-categories based on age, social status, and role in the story.

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Chou is the clown role in the Chinese opera.He looks like someone that looks like a clown and acts like the foolish person in the opera

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These represents scholars,nobles and warriors or head households

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The character is Chou (the clown role) and it looked like this.

The character represent the comic element and is not necessarily a fool, but can be a mischievous, foolish, or even a serious character. They also use instrument to symbolize the lower classes.

The character will also often speak in the common Bejing dialect.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Chou role portrayed by a Kunqu actor.

The Chou is the clown role in Chinese opera. The Chou usually plays secondary roles in a troupe.

Most studies of Peking opera classify the Chou as a minor role. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou (文丑), civilian roles such as merchants and jailers, and Wu Chou (武丑), minor military roles. The Wu Chou is one of the most demanding in Peking opera, because of its combination of comic acting, acrobatics, and a strong voice. Chou characters are generally amusing and likable, if a bit foolish. Their costumes range from simple for characters of lower status to elaborate, perhaps overly so, for high status characters. Chou characters wear special face paint, called xiaohualian, that differs from that of Jing characters. The defining characteristic of this type of face paint is a small patch of white chalk around the nose. This can represent either a mean and secretive nature or a quick wit. Originally, there were five roles in Beijing opera, but the last role "Mo" became a part of "Chou".

Beneath the whimsical persona of the Chou, a serious connection to the form of Peking opera exists. The Chou is the character most connected to the guban, the drums and clapper commonly used for musical accompaniment during performances. The Chou actor often uses the guban in solo performance, especially when performing Shu Ban, light-hearted verses spoken for comedic effect. The clown is also connected to the small gong and cymbals, percussion instruments that symbolize the lower classes and the raucous atmosphere inspired by the role. Although Chou characters do not sing frequently, their arias feature large amounts of improvisation. This is considered a license of the role, and the orchestra will accompany the Chou actor even as he bursts into an unscripted folk song. However, due to the standardization of Peking opera and political pressure from government authorities, Chou improvisation has lessened in recent years.

The Chou has a vocal timbre that is distinct from other characters, as the character will often speak in the common Beijing dialect, as opposed to the more formal dialects of other characters.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Chou is the clown role in Chinese opera. The Chou usually plays secondary roles in a troupe. Most studies of Peking opera classify the Chou as a minor role. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou (文丑), civilian roles such as merchants and jailers, and Wu Chou (武丑), minor military roles.

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1. The Dan is a female character in Chinese opera, symbolizing grace, beauty, and virtue.

2. ^^^

3. The Dan represents femininity, embodying grace, beauty, virtue, and ideals like loyalty, love, and sacrifice.

4. Historically, Dan roles were performed by male actors, as women weren't allowed on stage. These actors were trained to portray female characters with feminine gestures and voices.

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Chou

1. the male clown in chinese opera

2. Peking opera classifies the Chou as a minor role

3. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou (文丑), civilian roles such as merchants and jailers

4. Wu Chou (武丑), minor military roles. The Wu Chou is one of the most demanding in Peking opera, because of its combination of comic acting, acrobatics, and a strong voice.

5. Chou characters are generally amusing and likable, if a bit foolish

6. Their costumes range from simple for characters of lower status to elaborate

7. Chou characters wear special face paint, called xiaohualian, that differs from that of Jing characters

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-Sheng

-my character portrayed as a loyal and virtuous minister, prioritizing the well-being of his lord and kingdom above his own ambitions.

FUN FACT, Zhuge Liang was a real person who served as a military leader and prime minister of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period

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-Jing

-It represents to a painted face male role often representing forceful/powerful characters

-Jing actors are known for their heavy face makeup which symbolizes their character identity and personality

-They wear elaborate costumes and headdresses and they often have beards

-There are different type of Jings. Tongchul,Jiazl and Wujing.

-They are also known for their strong voices and exaggerated gestures

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Jing is a role type in Chinese opera for "rough" or "mighty" male characters.

In Chinese opera,the "Jing" role represents forceful,prominent male characters,often with striking looks and high social standing and is characterized by bold makeup.

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inese Opera - Clown

A Chou (丑) plays the role of a clown in a Chinese Opera, & entertains the crowd with his comical antics. His make-up includes a white patch across the nose bridge & eyes, and thick busy eye brows to exaggerate comical expressions.

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-This sheng was called the Xiaosheng.

-Xiaosheng was a younger gentlemen then Laosheng and it's beardless.

-They wear paler makeup than laosheng characters to show their youth.

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This is Dan. Dan, often referring to leading roles. They may be played by male or female actors. Chinese opera has existed for more than a thousand years, reaching its mature form in the thirteenth century during the Song dynasty by men, but this practice is no longer common in any Chinese opera genre.

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the character is chou.the character means a ghastly looking drunkard.and in chinese it means ugly

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1. Sheng is a main male role in Chinese Opera.

2. It usually looks like a male with colourful mask or make up (maybe paint?) that emphasize facial features.

3. Sheng is the main male in Chinese opera for dignified and respectable male characters such as Confucian scholars, nobles, or heads of households.

4. There are some various types like scholarly figures, military men, and young men, and it is a crucial role in understanding the structure and style of traditional Chinese theater.

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Chou is a comedy role in Peking Opera. Wenchou is one type of Chou,he is a civilian role such as a merchant or jailer. Wuchou is also another type of Chou,he is a military role, skilled in acrobatics.

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Dan is a female role , the Dan role has different subtypes known as: Qing Yi , Hua dan , Wu dan , Lao dan , Da mao dan.

The Qing Yi represents virtuous and elite women. The Hua dan represents young, unmarried women, the Wu dan represents female warriors or maidens skilled in fighting. Lao dan represents old women , like playing the role of a grandmother. The da mao dan represents a female warrior.

Although these roles are a girl , it is often played by men.

-ambrose

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, the "sheng" role which represents the main male characters, encompassing various subtypes based on age, social status, and personality, such as scholars, nobles, or warriors. often a leading character that dates back to Southern Drama of the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

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Roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou - Beijing Opera

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1.Dan.

2.Dan has make up.

3.In Peking Opera dan is the general term for female roles character types like virtuous ladies, young maidens, and even female warriors.

4.dan may play male or female actors of Peking Opera(peking opera a vibrant Chinese performance art that combines singing, speech, mime, acrobatics, and martial arts to tell stories)

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Chou also known as Xiao Hua Lian

Most studies of Peking opera classify the Chou as a minor role. Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou

Chou is one of the most demanding in Peking opera, because of its combination of comic acting, acrobatics, and a strong voice. Chou characters are generally amusing and likable, if a bit foolish

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Sheng's literal meaning in English is scholar.

There is three types of Shengs: Laosheng, which means 'old sheng', Xiaosheng, which means 'young sheng' and Wusheng which means 'martial sheng'.

The Laosheng is a dignified older role, usually distinguished by a long, thin, three-part beard. They typically wear long robes with water sleeves, high-soled boots, and fabric headdresses.

The Xiaosheng are normally beardless as they are young. They wear paler makeup than Laosheng as they want to appear younger. They are often with beautiful with young women due to their handsomeness and how young they look.

The Wusheng is a martial arts character that trains acrobatics and have a natural voice when singing.

All the shengs have subcategories. e.g. Wusheng's subcategories are changkao and duanda.

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what is the character?

Dan . Dan is the general name for female roles in Chinese operas . Often referring to leading roles .

What does it usually look like?

Dan usually looks like a lively female character . They normally wear short blouses with pants or skirts .

What does the character represent?

Dan represents female roles that are young , lively type or characters .

Any special information on the character:

Dan may be played by males or female actors . In the early years of Peking opera , all Dan roles were played by men , but this practice is no longer common in Chinese operas .

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Jing role is a prominent male character with striking looks and high social position. Both positive and negative characters can be played in this role. People can know the role’s character based on his face color: red for good, black for brave, upright or reckless, white for treacherous and cunning, yellow for brutal, blue for wild.

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Dan is the general term for female roles in Chinese opera and is one of the key roles in various forms of Chinese Operas. In Chinese society, the Dan reflects on various gender dynamics and the idealized virtues of women, such as loyalty, intelligence, beauty and resilience. In the past the Chinese Opera, including the Dan roles, were played by males. The females were not allowed to perform on stage as the practice was rooted in historical gender norms.

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The sheng is the main male role in Beijing opera. This role has numerous subtypes. The laosheng is a dignified older role.

These characters have a gentle and cultivated disposition and wear sensible costumes.

One type of laosheng role is the hongsheng, a red-faced older male. The only two hongsheng roles are Guan Gong,the Chinese God of war and Zhao Kuang-yin the first Song Dynasty emperor.

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•Dan is the general name for female roles in Chinese opera.

• Dan represents women’s roles in the traditional performances and rituals of the Dan people from West Africa. It often symbolizes fertility, motherhood, and cultural values, with women playing key roles in dances, music, and ceremonies.

Did you know?

• Male actors who specialize in playing dan are referred to as 'nandan'.

• All Dan roles were played by men even tho Dan iis a female roles.

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This is a picture of chou(丑).Chou is a comedy role in Peking Opera the characteris often a role of a clown.

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This character is not necessarily a fool, but often a serious or evil character.

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