Drums and gongs are the pillars of drama rhythm. It is an indispensable musical instrument in Han folk culture. The singing, performance, dance and martial arts of China traditional operas all have a strong sense of rhythm, and gongs and drums are musical instruments with strong voices and distinct rhythms. Accompanied by gongs and drums, it can enhance the rhythm and accuracy of opera singing and performance, help to express the emotions of characters, touch the color of drama, and set off and render the stage atmosphere.
China traditional gongs and drums, no matter what kind of drama, are nothing more than gongs, cymbals and drums. Among them, there are many kinds of musical instruments, because they are different in shape, style, production and use. The types of gongs and cymbals are: gong, sieve gong, big gong, small gong (hand gong), horse gong, stuffy gong and cloud gong; Cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, water cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, hinges, bells, etc.
The use of gongs and drums
First of all, cooperate with body movements
The routine and standardized movements of traditional Chinese opera performances are called "pictures".
Gong and drum
The up and down of the role, as well as the action performance on the field, should be based on the foot color, identity, personality, feelings, movements and the designated scene where the role is located, and different gongs and drums should be used to help express the regularity of body movements and the coherence of plot and emotion.
Second, guide and end the singing.
In the art of Han opera, the vocals of various characters need to be started or stopped, or the vocals need to be connected and transformed. The gongs and drums can play a role in indicating the form and speed of the vocals.
Third, set off the atmosphere and render the artistic conception.
The atmosphere, artistic conception, environment and scene of drama in traditional Chinese opera often need the help of band accompaniment to render. When the sound of orchestral strings is not enough, gongs and drums will play its specific role. In addition, gongs and drums sometimes serve as some sound effects, such as representing various natural phenomena of wind, rain and thunder, which is also a means of China traditional opera.