xàng xê
Definition
- Noun:
- A style of renovated Chinese-style theater air: A specific type of theatrical or operatic melody, tune, or musical piece, characterized by its Chinese stylistic influences and often used in renovated or adapted theatrical performances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vở tuồng cổ có sử dụng điệu xàng xê. (The classical opera uses the xàng xê melody.)
- Đoàn kịch đang tập một bài xàng xê mới. (The theater troupe is rehearsing a new xàng xê piece.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specialized and is primarily used in the context of traditional Vietnamese theater, particularly genres like (classical drama) or (folk opera), when describing musical compositions with Chinese stylistic elements.
Variants and Related Words
- Điệu xàng xê: The tune or melody of .
- Bài xàng xê: A musical piece.
Synonyms
- Theatrical tune: A melody for theater.
- Operatic air: A tune in an opera style.
- Chinese-style melody: A tune with Chinese musical characteristics.
Notes on Usage
- xàng xê is a rare and technical term from the domain of traditional performing arts. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
- Its meaning is very specific, referring precisely to a category of theatrical music, not to general music or sound.