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What is one of the most obvious differences between singing style Western opera and Peking opera?

One of the most obvious differences between Western opera and Peking opera is the singing style. Western opera focuses on the classical technique, with a clear and rounded tones. The most common vocal fachs in Western opera include soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, bass and baritone. Peking opera, on the other hand, uses a more naturalistic and stylized singing style called 'jingju', which is characterized by a highly nasal quality, vibrato, and a variety of vocal techniques such as 'kunqiang', 'erhuang' and 'xipi'.

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