ca kỹ
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Definition
Noun: 1. Songstress; female singer: A woman whose profession is singing, especially in traditional or classical Vietnamese music. 2. Female opera singer: A woman who performs as a singer in traditional Vietnamese opera or theatrical musical performances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong tuồng cổ, vai diễn của ca kỹ thường rất quan trọng. (In classical opera, the role of the songstress is often very important.)
- Bà là một ca kỹ nổi tiếng của làng ca trù. (She was a famous female singer of ca trù singing.)
- Các ca kỹ thời xưa thường được đào tạo rất bài bản. (Female opera singers in the old days were usually trained very rigorously.)
Advanced Usage
- The term ca kỹ is a historical and somewhat archaic term. It specifically refers to female singers in traditional Vietnamese performing arts contexts, such as (classical drama), (popular opera), or (ceremonial singing). It carries a more specific cultural connotation than the modern, general word for singer, .
Variants and Related Words
- Ca kĩ: An alternate, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Ca sĩ (noun): Singer. This is the modern, general term for any singer (male or female) and does not carry the specific traditional/classical connotation of .
- Đào nương (noun): A term used in and opera for a young female lead singer/actress; a synonym in specific theatrical contexts.
Synonyms
- Nữ ca sĩ: Female singer (modern term).
- Danh ca: Renowned singer (can be male or female, but often used for females in traditional music).
Notes on Meaning
- The term ca kỹ is deeply rooted in Vietnam's traditional performing arts history. While it can be translated as "songstress," it implies a performer within a specific artistic and often formal or ceremonial tradition, unlike a contemporary pop singer.
- In some historical contexts, the social status of a could be complex, associated with both artistic skill and certain social stigmas.