Definition

Noun: - A traditional Vietnamese ritual music and singing performance, primarily associated with the practice of Đạo Mẫu (Mother Goddess religion) and spirit mediumship. Its primary function is to invoke spirits and accompany the "hầu đồng" (spirit possession ritual). - A specific genre of folk music characterized by its hypnotic, rhythmic chanting and instrumental accompaniment (traditionally featuring instruments like the moon lute), used to induce a trance state in mediums.

Usage Examples

• (The temple festival often features a performance.)
• (The music of helps the mediums enter a trance.)
• (The art of has been recognized by UNESCO.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hát chầu văn": to perform singing.
  • Cô ấy học để hát chầu văn. (She is learning to perform chầu văn singing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hầu đồng (n): The spirit possession ritual for which is the musical accompaniment.
• Đạo Mẫu (n): The Mother Goddess religion, the primary spiritual context for .
• Cung văn (n): The ensemble of musicians who perform .

Synonyms

• Ritual chant
• Spirit invocation music
• Trance music (in this specific cultural context)

Related Cultural Concepts

• Văn chầu: An alternative term sometimes used, referring to the lyrical verses sung during the ritual.
• Giá đồng: The specific "song" or musical piece for a particular spirit or deity within the repertoire. Each spirit has its own .

noun

1. Chant sung for a trance