Author(s)

Wang Mengyuan

Corresponding Author

Wang Mengyuan

ABSTRACT

"Bel canto" was originally called Canto in Italy, meaning "beautiful singing". It appeared in Italy in the 17th century and was formed in Europe. It is the most perfect, systematic and scientific singing method in the world. This paper gives a brief account of the history of Bel Canto singing, and explores the germination and birth of Bel Canto singing, the early school of bel canto singing and the development of bel canto singing from the 17th century to the 20th century.

KEYWORDS

Western, Bel canto, Development