diễn tấu
Definition
- Verb:
- To perform (a piece of music): To play a musical composition on an instrument or instruments, presenting it to an audience. This is the primary and most specific meaning.
- To execute (a musical work): To render or carry out the performance of a musical score with skill and interpretation.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nghệ sĩ piano đó sẽ diễn tấu bản sonata của Beethoven. (That pianist will perform Beethoven's sonata.)
- Dàn nhạc giao hưởng diễn tấu tác phẩm mới một cách xuất sắc. (The symphony orchestra executed the new work excellently.)
- Anh ấy đang diễn tấu một khúc nhạc cổ điển trên violin. (He is performing a classical piece on the violin.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "diễn tấu" is formal and is used almost exclusively in the context of serious or classical music performance. It is not typically used for casual playing or for performances in pop/rock genres.
- It implies a level of formal presentation and technical proficiency.
Variants and Related Words
- Biểu diễn (v): to perform. This is a more general term for performance, covering music, dance, theater, etc.
- Cô ấy biểu diễn múa ba lê. (She performs ballet.)
- Trình tấu (v): to perform, to play (music). This is a close synonym, also formal and used in musical contexts.
- Nhóm tam tấu trình tấu các bản nhạc thính phòng. (The trio performed chamber music pieces.)
Synonyms
- Perform: To present a form of entertainment, especially music, to an audience.
- Execute: To carry out a musical composition according to its notation and stylistic conventions.
- Play: To perform on a musical instrument (a more general term).
Related Idioms
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Perform, execute (a musical work)
