tơ rưng
Definition
- Noun:
- A traditional musical instrument: "Tơ rưng" is a bamboo tube xylophone or percussion instrument used in the music of some ethnic minority groups in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
- A specific type of xylophone: It consists of a series of tuned bamboo tubes that are struck to produce musical notes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Âm thanh của tơ rưng rất trong trẻo. (The sound of the tơ rưng is very clear and pure.)
- Nghệ nhân đang chơi tơ rưng trong lễ hội. (The artisan is playing the tơ rưng at the festival.)
Advanced Usage
- The instrument is often used in communal cultural rituals and festivals.
- Tơ rưng thường được biểu diễn trong các nghi lễ quan trọng của cộng đồng. (The tơ rưng is often performed in important community ceremonies.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tờ rưng: An alternate spelling or name for the same instrument.
- Tờ rưng cũng là một nhạc cụ quen thuộc. (The tờ rưng is also a familiar musical instrument.)
Synonyms
- Bamboo xylophone: A general term for a xylophone made of bamboo.
- Tube percussion instrument: Describes the instrument's basic structure and playing method.
Related Terms
- Cồng chiêng: Gong culture of the Central Highlands, often associated with the same cultural region as the .
- Nhạc cụ dân tộc: Ethnic musical instruments.