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Music for Theater: CHINESE OPERA

Music plays a significant role in Chinese Opera, which is primarily associated with Chinese religious festivals. Elaborate costumes and make-up are used to portray stories of ancient China or religious legends. Unlike Western opera, musicians are often up on stage with the actors and singers. Instruments used are those found in the Chinese orchestra, although the number of instruments used may only be a subset of these.