trống lục lạc
Definition
- Noun:
- A tambourine: A small, handheld percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame, often made of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles (called "zils") mounted in the slots around its edge. It is played by shaking, striking with the hand, or tapping against the body.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người nghệ sĩ đường phố gõ trống lục lạc theo nhịp bài hát. (The street performer tapped the tambourine in time with the song.)
- Âm thanh vui tai của chiếc trống lục lạc làm sôi động không khí. (The cheerful sound of the tambourine livened up the atmosphere.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trống lục lạc" specifically refers to the modern orchestral or folk tambourine with jingles. In some traditional Vietnamese musical contexts, similar frame drums may exist but might have different names or constructions.
Variants and Related Words
- Lục lạc (n): A bell or jingle (like those on a tambourine or a sleigh bell). This is the component that creates the shaking sound.
- Trống (n): A general term for drum or any membranophone or frame-based percussion instrument.
Synonyms
- Tambourine: The direct English equivalent.
- Frame drum: A broader category of percussion instruments which includes tambourines.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "trống lục lạc", the sound it makes is often associated with festivity, celebration, and lively music.