The gag refers to the opera stage.

Gag refers to the funny actions and language interspersed in the drama table, which means funny and amusing, that is, funny language actions.

It is a traditional technique in China's traditional opera performance, which aims to enhance the interest and interactivity of the performance and let the audience know more about the drama plot and characters.

Its source is Pipa Story: "Don't talk about gag, don't look for the palace number, just look at filial piety and good wife." Section refers to the expressions and actions in classical operas. Words to express humor. So the whole word means the action or language that makes people laugh when performing. China opera is a comprehensive stage art form.

What's with the gag?

In China traditional opera performance, gag is an indispensable part. It can not only adjust the performance atmosphere, but also enrich the characters and increase the audience's understanding and feeling of the plot. There are various types of gag, including action, language, music and so on. , all in order to better express the theme and emotion of China traditional opera.

There are many specific ways to use gag. First of all, actors can attract the audience's attention through some funny actions, such as imitating animals and performing some funny actions. Secondly, actors can make the audience laugh through some humorous language, such as puns and jokes. Finally, actors can also show gags through some music and dances, such as singing some funny songs and dancing some funny dances.

Among them, "Ke" refers to funny actions and "Yi" refers to funny language. This kind of performance skill comes from the drama of Song Dynasty, which is mainly funny and playful, but it is only interspersed with comedy in traditional opera. After the middle of Ming Dynasty, critics noticed the function of Hakka residence and suggested that playwrights pay attention to the arrangement and application of Hakka residence.

Traditional Chinese opera is an artistic expression of China traditional culture. It includes many different styles, such as Beijing Opera, Kunqu Opera, Henan Opera, Yue Opera and Pingju Opera.

Traditional operas in China are usually composed of elements such as music, singing, dialogue, action, makeup and clothing. Their forms of expression and skills are very unique and usually take a long time to master.