Zhejiang province is home to Yue opera, one of the country's most prominent traditional performing arts, while Anhui gave rise to Huangmeixi, which originated near the town of Anqing. Which umbrella term covers all of these regional styles?

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Chinese opera. 'Chinese opera' is the umbrella term for hundreds of regional forms including Peking, Yue, Huangmeixi, Kunqu and Cantonese opera. Each blends music, singing, mime and stylised movement rooted in local dialect and history. Zhejiang and Anhui contribute Yue and Huangmeixi respectively.