Ding, Zihan;
Aletta, Francesco;
(2024)
Acoustical Traditions and Cultural Identity: Exploring Kunqu's Contribution to Collective Memory.
Acoustics
, 6
(4)
pp. 1115-1139.
10.3390/acoustics6040061.
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Abstract
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.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Acoustical Traditions and Cultural Identity: Exploring Kunqu's Contribution to Collective Memory |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.3390/acoustics6040061 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics6040061 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
| Keywords: | Kunqu Opera; cultural identity; collective memory; acoustic heritage; intangible cultural heritage |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10201210 |
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