务头浅议

The Research of Wutou

务头 ,中国古代曲学的重要术语。虽然数百年来关于务头的解说众多 ,但是始终没有一个明确的概念。通过对有代表性的说法加以考证 ,并结合其原意对这一概念予以全面揭示。认定务头是宋元戏曲艺人的行话或“黑话” ,指曲中的紧要之处和关键字句 ;在音律上 ,务头多体现出抑扬顿挫的特色 ,同时要施“俊语”于其上 。

Wutou is one of the difficult comprehended concepts of Chinese ancient drama. Though some experts tried to explain it, now it has not a definite explanation. In this article the author try to give a new explain. Wutou is the jargons of Chinese ancient drama actors. Wutou is usually at the important point or in the important sentences of the drama. It has special melody and content.