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It emphasizes the close relationship between musical tones and the linguistic tones of Cantonese.

According to different textual systems and requirements, the aria type employs the approach of yiji hanghong (literally, deriving the melody according to the linguistic tones) to develop the melodies.

In the profession, bongji is called sigung and yiwong as hoche. The aria type can be categorized into bongji and yiwong. In general, music in Cantonese opera can be categorized as: aria type, fixed tune, narrative music and percussion music. The playwright often selects and employs different kinds of music according to the plots. Singing, in the field of Cantonese opera, is regarded as cheunghong (literally, singing cavity) while instrumental accompaniment is regarded as paakwo (literally, beating and harmonization). In terms of performance modes, music in Cantonese opera includes singing and instrumental accompaniment. Music is an important aspect in Cantonese opera.