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Citing specific examples, describe how sound is use in performance traditions.
 
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The Bald Soprano exemplifies climatic structure.
 
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The sounds of performance traditions alert spectators to the beginning of a show, establish the mood of a scene, provide musical accompaniment for singing and dancing, and create aural effects. Kabuki performances begin with the clap of wooden sticks, which also punctuate the actors' movements at climatic moments. The clang of cymbals and other percussion instruments underscore the physical actions of Chinese opera performers as well. In commedia, Arlecchino's slapstick helps him provide his own sound effects for the beatings he habitually received and gave. Drumbeats set the tone for all traditional African festival performances. Specialized vocal techniques in performance traditions help actors establish and differentiate characters. Noh performers, for example, chant in a low guttural hum, and Chinese opera singers employ a high-pitched nasal sound.

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