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 Kunqu opera, in its development, had different kinds of names, such as, kuqiang, kun tune, kunqu etc. Generally speaking, kunqiang is used to express tunes of the opera, and kunqu is used to express oratorio. While kunqu opera is a kind of opera that means performance arts.
Kunqu opera had flourished and been the king in opera field for more than 230 years. That is to say, from Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty (1570-1800). It was the phase that the kunqu opera experienced its most flourishing period. New works came up continuously; the performance art became more and more mature, and the diversion was more and more specific. In the performing form, kunqu opera changed from unabridged version of legend to zhezi opera. Zhezi opera selected the excellent episodes of an opera to enrich the details, and consequently became the independent short opera. Zhezi opera brought a lively prospect into the kunqu opera, using its vivid story, brilliant performances, and various art styles.
Kunqu opera has a rich variety, and its scripts are elegant. It is an enjoyment when you read the scripts. Many lines come from poems. Besides, kunqu opera has a particular tune system and a complete acting system. Kunqu opera is a comprehensive art which combines singing, dancing, narrating and acting together. The literature, music, and dance of Chinese opera are all perfected and become mature in the development of kunqu opera.
The growth of kunqu opera represents the growth of Chinese opera. It has direct influence on the development of Beijing opera, Chuan opera, Xiang opera and Huangmei opera. That is why people always regard it as the "grand-father of all the operas"
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