A form of folk storytelling and singing originating in Yangzhou and performed in the local dialect. Characterized by a focus on narration supplemented by singing, performers typically accompany themselves on instruments like the sanxian and pipa; traditionally consisting of long-form stories, though modern versions often feature shorter pieces.

a form of storytelling accompanied by stringed instruments, popular in the southern regions of China

A traditional storytelling art form originating in Suzhou during the Qing dynasty, popular in eastern China; it involves narrating stories and singing in the Suzhou dialect, typically accompanied by the performer playing the sanxian or pipa.