song vần
Definition
- Noun:
- A two-stringed vertical fiddle: "Song vần" is a traditional Vietnamese musical instrument, a type of bowed string instrument with two strings. It is part of the "đàn nhị" family of instruments.
- A specific type of "đàn nhị": The term specifies the classic form of the two-stringed fiddle, distinguishing it from other related instruments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tiếng song vần nghe buồn da diết. (The sound of the song vần is deeply sorrowful.)
- Ông cụ chơi song vần rất điêu luyện. (The old man plays the song vần very skillfully.)
- Song vần là nhạc cụ dân tộc quan trọng. (The song vần is an important traditional instrument.)
Advanced Usage
- The "song vần" is often used in traditional ensembles like "Nhã nhạc cung đình Huế" (Hue court music) and "Chầu văn" (ritual music).
- Âm nhạc chầu văn không thể thiếu song vần. (Chầu văn music cannot be without the song vần.)
Variants and Related Words
Đàn nhị (n): A general term for two-stringed vertical fiddles in Vietnam, which includes the "song vần."
- Đàn nhị có nhiều loại, trong đó có song vần. (There are many types of đàn nhị, including the song vần.)
Đàn cò (n): Another common name for the two-stringed fiddle in Southern Vietnam.
- Ở miền Nam, người ta gọi song vần là đàn cò. (In the South, people call the song vần đàn cò.)
Synonyms
- Two-stringed fiddle: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Vertical fiddle: Describes its playing position.
Related Terms
- Bowed string instrument: The general category of instruments played with a bow, to which the "song vần" belongs.
- Traditional Vietnamese music: The musical context in which the instrument is primarily used.