Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cymbals: A musical instrument consisting of two thin, round metal plates that are struck together to produce a loud, ringing sound. This is the direct and primary meaning of "năo bạt" in Vietnamese.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người nghệ sĩ gõ não bạt thật mạnh mẽ. (The musician struck the cymbals very powerfully.)
  • Âm thanh của não bạt vang lên trong dàn nhạc. (The sound of the cymbals rang out in the orchestra.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "năo bạt" is specifically used for the musical instrument. It is a technical term commonly found in contexts related to music, orchestras, traditional Vietnamese music ensembles (like "nhã nhạc" or "chầu văn"), and percussion.

Variants and Related Words

• Chũm chọe: This is another, more common Vietnamese word for "cymbals." "Năo bạt" and "chũm chọe" are synonyms, though "năo bạt" can sound more formal or literary.
• Bộ gõ: Percussion instruments (the broader category which includes cymbals).

Synonyms

• Chũm chọe: Cymbals.
• Kẻng: Although sometimes used for a gong or a metal bar, in some contexts it can refer to a cymbal-like instrument, but this is less precise.

Notes on Meaning

• "Năo bạt" refers exclusively to the musical instrument. It is not used in other figurative or idiomatic senses in modern Vietnamese. It is a Sino-Vietnamese word (from Chinese 鐃鈸, náobó).

1. Cymbals