tốp ca
Definition
- Noun:
- Small vocal group / Choral ensemble: A small group of singers who perform together, typically larger than a duet but smaller than a full choir. It often refers to a group performing a specific piece of choral music.
- Chorus (in a specific context): Can refer to a chorus or choral section within a larger musical work, performed by a select group of singers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tốp ca của trường đã giành giải nhất tại cuộc thi. (The school's vocal group won first prize at the competition.)
- Bài hát này có một đoạn tốp ca rất hay. (This song has a very beautiful choral section.)
- Họ biểu diễn như một tốp ca ba người. (They performed as a trio of singers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the context of organized performances, school activities, or specific segments within operas, musicals, or modern songs where a small group sings in harmony.
Variants and Related Words
- Hợp ca (n): Chorus; refers more generally to choral singing, often involving a larger group.
- Đơn ca (n): Solo singing.
- Song ca (n): Duet.
Synonyms
- Vocal group
- Singing ensemble
- Choral group
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase means to participate in or join a small singing group.
- Cô ấy rất thích tham gia tốp ca của giáo xứ. (She really enjoys participating in the parish's vocal group.)