THE INFLUENCE OF EUROPEAN TRADITIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACADEMIC SINGING SYSTEM IN CHINA

Zhenjun Yuan

This article examines the influence of European vocal traditions on the system of academic singing in China. In particular, it is indicated that the greatest influence on the system of academic singing in China was exerted by European bel canto singing - thanks to its use, it was possible to improve the system of Chinese academic singing - to work with the diaphragm, to work out the resonant cavities for singing.

Keywords:academic singing in China, bel canto, bel canto singing, Western singing method, traditional singing of China