英文摘要
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In the 1930s, it was common to apply a form consisting of four phrases with seven Chinese characters each in length and a "couplet" structure to Taiwanese pop song lyrics. This simple format established an exchange channel between popular music and Taiwanese opera. In postwar Taiwan, popular music developed considerably, including original creations by local musicians and adaptations of Oriental or Western tunes. Popular music thus became an inexhaustible treasure for Taiwanese opera troupes to mine. In the existing Gong-Le-She's indoor Taiwanese opera, there are many indications of popular music. At that time, pop songs were employed to a large extent in the "new drama" with themes inspired by real social events. The use of popular music presented a sense of modernity and approximated the aesthetics of the mass. In the distribution process of "improvised performance," the "formulated acting techniques" combined with pop songs became fashionable. Pop song lyrics turned into actors' "formulaic diction." Meanwhile, mainstream popular music had an impact on new music production in contemporary Taiwanese opera. Taiwanese opera music has since become more expressive, contributing to the expansion of modern themes and innovative theatrical styles. This article intends to discuss several applications of popular music to Taiwanese opera and evaluate the influence of popular music on Taiwanese opera's further development. This includes the generation and imitation of the formulated acting techniques, the transformation of lyrical structures and musical expressions, as well as an inheritance of cultural memories. Based on abundant experiences in terms of exchange, creators of Taiwanese opera nowadays could seek possibilities of continuous integration with popular music.
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