Wuxi opera has a variation of upper and lower tunes. First of all, Wuxi opera has a Huang Tune, the oldest tune of Wuxi opera. Huang Tune originated from long narrative folk songs in the southern region of the Yangtze River Delta, and as such, absorbed folk tune styles such as "Suzhou Tanci". Huang Tune includes old Huang Tune, Huang Tune Adagio, Anti-Bow Pantaloon's Tune, Allegro, Long Three-Tune and other different types of tunes. Huang Tune is a kind of melody with narrative feelings, rich melodies and cheerful rhythms.江苏省锡剧艺术研究会编，《锡剧小戏考》（上海文艺出版社，1985年），页3。 Instrumental accompaniment is mainly performed on the Erhu, while the Pipa, Sanxian and Dulcimer are often played as subsidiary instruments; Xiao, Flute and Zhonghu are also included in the music.
