hát bộ

hát bộ

Hôm nay, đoàn hát bộ biểu diễn một vở tuồng cổ điển.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Classical Vietnamese opera: A traditional form of Vietnamese theater that combines singing, stylized movement, and music, often based on historical or legendary Chinese stories. It is considered a precursor to modern forms like hát tuồng.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Hát bộ là một loại hình nghệ thuật sân khấu cổ truyền. (Hát bộ is a form of traditional theatrical art.)
    • Ông nội tôi rất thích xem hát bộ. (My grandfather really enjoys watching hát bộ.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used interchangeably with hát bội in modern Vietnamese, though is more commonly used today to refer to this specific operatic tradition.
Variants and Related Words

  • Hát bội (n): Classical drama; the more prevalent modern term for this art form.

    • Đoàn hát bội sẽ biểu diễn vào tối nay. (The classical drama troupe will perform tonight.)

  • Tuồng (n): A later, more developed form of Vietnamese classical theater that evolved from hát bộ/hát bội.

    • Vở tuồng đó có nguồn gốc từ hát bộ. (That tuồng play has its origins in hát bộ.)
Synonyms
  • Classical opera: A traditional, musically-driven dramatic performance.
  • Traditional theater: A general term for historic performing arts.
Related Cultural Notes
  • Performance elements: typically features elaborate costumes, painted faces, and highly symbolic gestures. The stories often revolve around themes of loyalty, heroism, and morality.
  • Historical context: This art form was particularly popular in the royal courts and among the scholarly class in pre-modern Vietnam.