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There is a long history on the development of opera in China. Chinese songs was explored in the 1930s. The development is not very easy. It evolved from the original single theme to the present diversified theme and to the expression of it by various singing modes. We all know that opera originated in Italy. It expresses the content of the original drama by singing. In the process of singing opera, there is a variety of expressions. This paper discusses the problems existing vocal singing modes in opera from the perspective of the classification and features in opera, and elaborates on the existing problems of the vocal singing modes in opera and some effective measures to the existing problems as well as the future development of opera. 1. The classification and characteristics of the vocal parts in opera singing As the appear of Italian opera and bel canto in the 17th century, and the increase of the characters in opera along with the increase of dramatic characteristic, more detailed classification on opera was required to meet the needs of the development of opera. Therefore, It gradually developed to three vocal classification: high, medium, low, which is still used now. And they are also called as high-pitched voice, alto voice and bass line. It also can be classified as soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass according to gender. In addition, every vocal parts can be divided to lyric, drama and coloration according to tone and volume. As we know, opera does not only mean to listen to music, but also to express the plot through music. There will be emotional change and ups and downs in the plot, which needs changes in voice and timbre to drive the audience into the plot. So, timbre plays an important role in opera.

A Brief Discussion on Problems and Countermeasures of the Vocal Singing Modes in Opera