Abstract
Abstract (English/Chinese)Jinghuis the lead accompaniment instrument in the Peking opera ensemble.Qinshiare the accompanists who playjinghu.Traditionally,jinghuwas regarded as a male instrument; femaleqinshifirst appeared in educational institutions subsidised by the People’s Republic of China in the 1950s. Nevertheless, till now, the-all-malejinghuperformance history and standards influenced by the virile ethos have deeply influenced contemporary femaleqinshi’s performances and recognition of their musicality and contributions tojinghuperformance. In this article, I explore the rise of femaleqinshi, their challenges tojinghuperformance conventions, and their contributions to contemporaryjinghuperformance.
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