Shuochang

''Shuochang'' is a form of traditional storytelling , with many regional subgenres; it is also often referred to as "narrative." ''Shuochang'' performances usually intermix speaking and singing, and are accompanied by percussion instruments and sometimes also plucked or bowed string instruments.

''Shuochang'' is most often performed by a solo male or female singer, although it may also be performed by two singers. The singers may provide their own accompaniment with hand-held percussion such as clappers or a small drum, or there may also be a small ensemble of one or two musicians.

The term ''shuochang'' has, since the late 20th century, also come to be used in China to refer to .

Varieties

*Dagu
*Danxian - Beijing
*Kuaiban
*Pinghua
*Pingshu
*Pingtan
*Quyi
*Shuoshu
*Tanci
*Xiangsheng
*Xiangshu
*Yangzhou pinghua