Jing hu, or hu qin, is primarily used in Peking Opera. Small in size yet very high in pitch, jing hu plays a leading role in the accompaniment of this Chinese performance.

A painted mal face, or Jing, in a Peking Opera play. A comedy actor, or Chou, in a Peking Opera play. Famous artists: There are many famous masters who are good at performing Peking Opera.

Peking Opera roles include sheng (male role), dan (female role), jing (painted-face male role), and chou (comedic male role), distinguished on the basis of sex, age, and personality.

The China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) will present two new Peking opera productions at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, September 2 and 3, 2015. The two productions, Legend of ...

Peking Opera (I): China's national treasure Peking Opera is the most influential traditional opera in China. Centered in Bei jing , it has spread to all parts of the country.

Four examples of famous Dans are Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu, Shang Xiaoyun, and Xun Huisheng.[52] In the early years of Beijing opera, all Dan roles were played by men. Wei Changsheng. Jing. This ...