Chinese opera
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popular form of drama and musical theatre in China
Key facts
- Years active
- 12th century – present (origins in Song–Yuan Zaju and Nanxi )
- Location
- China (all provinces); Taiwan ; Hong Kong ; Macau ; overseas Chinese communities (Southeast Asia, Americas, Europe)
- Influences
- Ancient Chinese music, literature, dance, acrobatics, kungfu
- Influenced
- Kabuki , Cải lương , modern Chinese theatre
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Encyclopedic overview
Nationalistic and patriotic songs
Regional music
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