Abstract:

Lixi，as it is like an appetizer before the performance starts，

failed to attract the interest of academic research.This paper studies the

history of researches on Lixi in the 20th century.In the early of the 20

century，some researchers began their studies on Lixi under the influence of

western academic concept.But during that period，the researches were mainly

textual research about the origin of several popular repertoire.After that

was an empty period in the 50′s to 70′s in the last century.Since the 80′

s，greater progress has been made，but the researches appeared

superficial.In the 21th century，more attention has given to Lixi，and more

thorough and deeper researches have been done.

Key words: opera, Lixi, opera custom, ceremonial short play, studies on Lixi