Quyi
Chengdu, Southwest China
Qing Dynasty (1644–1912 CE)
National Heritage
Master-Apprentice (Oral/Aural)
Oral Tradition
Sichuan Qingyin
"A delicate female vocal art from Sichuan, known for its clear, ornamented singing and bamboo percussion accompaniment."
CIVILIZATION CONTEXT
This artifact is part of the Intangible Heritage Cluster. It connects to 6 entities across the atlas, spanning 1 region, 0 masters, 0 festivals, and 0 skills.
Sichuan Qingyin: A Living Heritage
Sichuan Qingyin is a traditional female vocal art from Sichuan Province, characterized by its clear, delicate singing style. The name means "clear sound" in Chinese. Performers sing narrative verses accompanied by their own bamboo percussion and a small ensemble. The repertoire includes love stories, historical tales, and scenic descriptions, sung in the Sichuan dialect with elaborate ornamentation.
114+
Years of Unbroken Lineage
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