Definition

1. Noun (Music):
   • Swing: A style of jazz that developed in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by a strong rhythmic drive and a feeling of momentum or "swing" in the rhythm section.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ban nhạc chơi một bản xuynh rất hay. (The band played a very good swing piece.)
  • Xuynh là một thể loại nhạc khiêu vũ phổ biến. (Swing is a popular dance music genre.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xuynh" is a direct loanword and phonetic adaptation of the English word "swing" into Vietnamese, used almost exclusively in musical contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhạc xuynh (n): swing music.
  • Ông ấy thích nghe nhạc xuynh cổ điển. (He likes listening to classic swing music.)

Synonyms

• Swing music: A genre of jazz.
• Swing jazz: Another term for the swing style.

Notes on Usage

• "Xuynh" is a specialized term. In general Vietnamese, the concept of "to swing" (movement) is expressed by words like "đu đưa" or "lắc lư".
• It is primarily encountered in discussions about music history, dance, or specific genres.