The Semiotic Value of Hunan Opera's Musical Development in the Modern Context

Heping  Yang; Thawascha   Dechsubha; Palphol  Rodloytuk

ผู้แต่ง

Heping Yang Ph.D, Candidate, Doctor of Philosophy in Semiotics and Cultural Study Academy of Art and Philosophy, Shinawatra University, Thailand
Thawascha Dechsubha Asst. Prof. Dr., Academy of Art and Philosophy, Shinawatra University, Thailand.
Palphol Rodloytuk Asst. Prof. Dr., Academy of Art and Philosophy, Shinawatra University, Thailand.

คำสำคัญ:

Musical Semiotic, Hunan Opera, Chinese Opera, Perspective of Music

บทคัดย่อ

Hunan Kunchang Opera is a fusion of Kunchang art and local culture, creating new symbols through sound and melody. This art form flourished but declined before being revived in the 20th century and listed as a cultural heritage in 2006 to affirm China's identity and diversity. The objective of this research is to explore the semiotic value of Hunan Opera in music and to explore ways to develop the musical symbol system of Hunan Opera in accordance with the cultural context and times. This research adopts a mixed-methods research approach, using qualitative research as the main method and supplemented by quantitative research. The data collection methods included the study of ancient literature and documents, non-participant observation, fieldwork, and interviews. The participants in the qualitative research included 6 opera teachers and 4 music experts, and the samples in the quantitative research included 325 students from 5 opera institutions and companies in Hunan Province. The results show that Hunan Opera is not only an entertainment performing art, But it is also a cultural symbolic system that integrates language, music, and performance to communicate the identity and values of the Hunan community. Adaptations of local melodies, rhythms, and accents serve as symbols connecting performers and audiences. Hunan Opera has also adapted to globalization through education, integration with contemporary music, and the use of digital technology. Therefore, development approaches emphasize digital preservation, the creation of a new generation, creative format adjustments, and the linkage of the creative economy. Future research should examine youth perspectives, compare with other opera genres, experiment with technologies, and develop community models to sustainably preserve and extend the symbolic value of Hunan Opera.

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