Definition
说白 refers to the spoken dialogue parts in traditional Chinese opera (xiqu), as opposed to the sung arias. It is delivered in a rhythmic, stylized manner and is a key component of operatic performance. Note that the standard pronunciation is shuōbái, though the entry lists shuì.
n.
spoken parts in Chinese operarecitative
Examples
- 说白。Jīngjù zhōng de shuì hěn yǒu jiézòu gǎn.The spoken parts in Beijing opera have a strong rhythm.
- 说白。Zhè wèi yǎnyuán de shuì shuō de fēicháng qīngchu.This actor delivers the spoken parts very clearly.
- 说白。Xuéxí shuì xūyào zhǎngwò hǎo yǔdiào hé tíngdùn.Learning the spoken parts requires good control of intonation and pauses.
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