yáng​zhōu​tán​cí

Yangzhou tanci

扬州弹词 揚州彈詞 yáng​zhōu​tán​cí
Yangzhou tanci
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.