nam thương
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of Hue melody: "Nam thương" is a specific form of traditional song or melody originating from the Hue region of Vietnam. It is characterized by a particular poetic and musical structure.
- A poetic-musical form: It refers to a classical song genre with a defined structure, often featuring three stanzas with three rhymes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bài "Tay mang khăn gói băng ngàn" là một điệu nam thương nổi tiếng. ("Tay mang khăn gói băng ngàn" is a famous nam thương melody.)
- Nam thương là một trong những điệu ca quan trọng của ca Huế. (Nam thương is one of the important song forms of Hue singing.)
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun for a specific musical genre, "Nam thương" is often used in discussions of Vietnamese folk music and cultural heritage.
- Nghiên cứu về cấu trúc của điệu nam thương. (Research on the structure of the nam thương tune.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ca Huế (n): Hue singing, the broader traditional musical tradition from which originates.
- Điệu ca (n): a melody, a tune, a song form.
Synonyms
- Hue melody: A traditional song from Hue.
- Classical song form: A structured, traditional musical composition.
Related Terms
- Bài bản: repertoire; the system of traditional tunes and pieces, often including forms like .