âm nhạc

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The Vietnamese word "âm nhạc" translates to "music" in English. It is a noun that refers to the art form and cultural activity of creating and enjoying sounds, often organized in a way that is pleasing to the ear.

Usage Instructions:

• "Âm nhạc" can be used in various contexts, such as discussing types of music, performances, or the cultural significance of music in society.
• It is often used with adjectives to describe specific genres or styles of music.

Examples:

1. Âm nhạc dân tộc - "folk music": This refers to traditional music that originates from the various ethnic groups in Vietnam.

   • Example: "Âm nhạc dân tộc của Việt Nam rất đa dạng." (Vietnamese folk music is very diverse.)

2. Âm nhạc cổ điển - "classical music": This refers to the formal music tradition, often with a rich history and complex compositions.

   • Example: "Tôi thích nghe âm nhạc cổ điển vào buổi tối." (I like to listen to classical music in the evening.)

3. Âm nhạc cung đình - "royal music": This is music that was traditionally performed in royal courts.

   • Example: "Âm nhạc cung đình có nhiều nét đặc trưng." (Royal music has many distinctive features.)

4. Buổi biểu diễn âm nhạc - "a performance of music" or "a concert": This phrase refers to an event where music is performed for an audience.

   • Example: "Chúng ta sẽ đi xem buổi biểu diễn âm nhạc vào cuối tuần." (We will go to see a music performance this weekend.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "âm nhạc" can be discussed in terms of its impact on culture, its evolution, and its role in expressing emotions and social changes. For example, you may refer to the historical significance of various music forms through different periods in Vietnam's history.

Word Variants:

• Nhạc: This word, often used alone, also means "music" but can refer to a more general context or specific music pieces.
• Nhạc sĩ: This means "musician" or "composer," referring to someone who creates or performs music.

Different Meanings:

While "âm nhạc" primarily means "music," in some contexts, it can refer to the broader concept of sound or auditory experiences.

Synonyms:

• Âm thanh: Means "sound" and can be used in broader contexts beyond music.
• Nhạc: A shorter form that can also refer to music or musical compositions.

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noun

1. Music
   • âm nhạc dân tộc
     folk music
   • âm nhạc cổ điển
     classical music
   • âm nhạc cung đình
     royal music
   • âm nhạc thính phòng
     chamber music
   • buổi biểu diễn âm nhạc
     a performance of music, a concert
2. The Kinh and all ethnic minorities in Vietnam have a time-honoured tradition of music and dance. This is evidenced by the figures seen dancing to music which were engraved on the bronze drums unearthed at Dong Son (Thanh Hoa province) and lithophones discovered in Tay Nguyen Highlands and other relics. Besides royal court music, there was also a rich vein of music which was closely attached to the daily lives of the working masses. Thousands of diverse musical tunes have been collected from this source. From Quan Ho folk songs in the North to Hue songs (songs from the Perfume River), "guessing game" songs, satirical songs, joking songs and numerous songs in southern provinces, all are characterised by a profound sensibility and poetic, lyrical sense. After 1945, royal court music was underdeveloped. But folk music flourished more than ever before along with the increasingly popular modern music