kunqu, Wade-Giles romanization k’un-ch’ü, also called kunju or kunshan qiang, form of Chinese drama that developed in the 16th century. The term kunshan qiang (“Kunshan tune”) originally referred to a style of music that emerged in the late Yuan dynasty (early 14th century).

What is Kunju in China?

Kunqu (Chinese: 崑曲), also known as Kunju (崑劇), K’un-ch’ü, Kun opera or Kunqu Opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from the local melody of Kunshan, and subsequently came to dominate Chinese theater from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The style originated in the Wu cultural area.

What is Kunqu quizlet?

Kunqu Opera (16th-17th century) The “teacher” or “mother” of a hundred operas.