hát ả đào
Definition
- Noun:
- Ả đào singing: A traditional and scholarly genre of Vietnamese chamber music, originating in Northern Vietnam. It is characterized by its refined, poetic lyrics and complex melodic structures, typically performed by a female singer (the "ả đào") accompanied by a small ensemble.
- Ca trù: The modern, more commonly used academic term for this art form.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hát ả đào là một di sản văn hóa phi vật thể của Việt Nam. (Ả đào singing is an intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.)
- Bà ấy là một nghệ nhân hát ả đào nổi tiếng. (She is a famous ả đào singing artisan.)
Advanced Usage
- The performance of involves intricate interaction between the singer, who also plays the (clappers), a (long-necked lute) player, and sometimes a drummer who marks the rhythm with a (praise drum).
Variants and Related Words
- Ca trù (n): The contemporary term for .
- Ca trù đã được UNESCO công nhận. (Ca trù has been recognized by UNESCO.)
- Ả đào (n): Refers to the female singer who performs this art form.
- Hát cửa đình (n): A related form of ceremonial singing performed at communal houses.
Synonyms
- Ca trù: Song of the women singers.
- Hát nhà tơ: Singing of the professional female musicians (an older term).
- Hát cửa quyền: Singing at the royal court (a specific context).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Đánh trống chầu trong hát ả đào: To play the praise drum in ả đào singing. This phrase can metaphorically mean to give expert commentary or judgment.
- Ông ấy am hiểu nghệ thuật như người đánh trống chầu trong hát ả đào. (He understands the art like one who plays the praise drum in ả đào singing.)