TY - JOUR
KW - Kunqu Opera
KW - acoustic heritage
KW - Collective memory
KW - cultural identity
KW - Intangible cultural heritage
AU - Zihan Ding
AU - Francesco Aletta
AB - Kunqu Opera, hailed as the "ancestor of all Chinese operas", plays a crucial role in preserving cultural identity and collective memory in the Jiangnan region. This research examines the acoustical traditions of Kunqu. Through expert interviews and thematic analysis, the study explores key acoustic elements, including vocal techniques and musical structures, and their symbolic and emotional impact. Five central themes emerged, including Kunqu s role in collective memory, its function as a cultural symbol, the evolution of its transmission, the emotional resonance of its acoustic elements, and the modern challenges and opportunities for preservation. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining Kunqu s cultural identity within acoustical heritage, while also recognizing the need for innovation in its transmission. This research contributes to the broader discussion on intangible cultural heritage and provides insights into how traditional art forms like Kunqu can be preserved amidst modernization.
BT - Acoustics
DA - dec
DO - 10.3390/acoustics6040061
LA - English
M1 - 4
N1 - Num Pages: 25 Place: Basel Publisher: MDPI Web of Science ID: WOS:001384080700001
N2 - Kunqu Opera, hailed as the "ancestor of all Chinese operas", plays a crucial role in preserving cultural identity and collective memory in the Jiangnan region. This research examines the acoustical traditions of Kunqu. Through expert interviews and thematic analysis, the study explores key acoustic elements, including vocal techniques and musical structures, and their symbolic and emotional impact. Five central themes emerged, including Kunqu s role in collective memory, its function as a cultural symbol, the evolution of its transmission, the emotional resonance of its acoustic elements, and the modern challenges and opportunities for preservation. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining Kunqu s cultural identity within acoustical heritage, while also recognizing the need for innovation in its transmission. This research contributes to the broader discussion on intangible cultural heritage and provides insights into how traditional art forms like Kunqu can be preserved amidst modernization.
PY - 2024
SP - 1115
EP - 1139
T2 - Acoustics
TI - Acoustical Traditions and Cultural Identity: Exploring Kunqu s Contribution to Collective Memory
UR - https://www.mdpi.com/2624-599X/6/4/61
VL - 6
SN - 2624-599X
ER -