Xiaosheng
Dublin Core
Title
Xiaosheng
Subject
Sheng - Male Role
Description
Xiaosheng is a handsome young male with no beard in Peking Opera roles. The roles sings in a high-pitched and shrill voice, with sudden breaks from his high-pitched voice to represent the voice changing period of adolescence.
Xiaosheng can be division into Wen Xiaosheng (a young scholar) and Wu Xiaosheng (a young warrior). Depending on the role'sposition in society, the costume of the Xiaosheng may be either elaborate or simple. The feature of a young warrior is his long pheasant feathers, which rise in sweeping curves from his hat.
Xiaosheng can be division into Wen Xiaosheng (a young scholar) and Wu Xiaosheng (a young warrior). Depending on the role'sposition in society, the costume of the Xiaosheng may be either elaborate or simple. The feature of a young warrior is his long pheasant feathers, which rise in sweeping curves from his hat.
Creator
Chinese Opera
Source
Peking Opera
Date
1949
Relation
Dan
Language
Chinese
Type
Character
Identifier
Xiaosheng1949
Collection
Citation
Chinese Opera, “Xiaosheng,” CCCH9051 Group 35, accessed May 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-35/items/show/16.
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