How did yiyang qiang use a chorus and spoken passages in its performances?

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Chinese music: 12 pitches of the lü — Chinese music Twelve pitches of Chinese music as produced by overblowing the lü, bamboo tuning pipes (starting for ease of comparison from Western C).

In the context of Chinese music, the yiyang qiang style is distinguished by its appeal to the general public and its unique performance techniques.1

Regarding the use of a chorus and spoken passages, the style is notable for the following:

Chorus (bangqiang): In addition to the primary soloists, the performances incorporate a chorus that provides vocal support or accompaniment.1
Spoken Passages: The style features the interpolation of explanatory passages delivered in colloquial speech, which are inserted between lines of classical poetry.1

These elements helped make the genre distinct from more aristocratic forms of theatre, such as kunqu, which typically relied on different vocal and instrumental traditions.1