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相声 xiànɡshenɡ noun crosstalk ▸ 说相声 perform a comic dialogue ▸ 单口相声 comic monologue 相声A traditional comic performance involving one, two or more performers who engage in rapid, bantering talk, imitation, song and satire. Usually there are two performers, one who makes the jokes, and the other who acts as a foil in order to heighten the comic effect. Xiangsheng originated in the Qing Dynasty, and is mainly performed in the Beijing dialect. It continues to enjoy great popularity today because of its entertainment value and its ability to reflect popular concerns. |