ả đào
Definition
Noun: * Singsong girl, geisha: A female performer in traditional Vietnamese music and singing, especially in the feudal era. The term historically refers to a class of professional female entertainers trained in singing (particularly ca trù), music, poetry, and sometimes dance, who performed for aristocratic audiences.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong xã hội phong kiến, ả đào thường biểu diễn ca trù cho các bậc vua chúa, quan lại. (In feudal society, singsong girls often performed ca trù for kings, mandarins, and nobles.)
- Nghề ả đào có một vị trí đặc biệt trong lịch sử âm nhạc cổ truyền Việt Nam. (The profession of the singsong girl holds a special place in the history of traditional Vietnamese music.)
Advanced Usage
- The term ả đào is now considered archaic and is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic contexts to refer to this specific type of performer from Vietnam's past.
- It is closely associated with the art form (also known as ), a complex and sophisticated genre of chamber music featuring poetry.
Variants and Related Words
- Ca trù (n): A UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam; the specific musical art form performed by .
- Đào nương (n, archaic): A more polite or literary synonym for , also meaning a female singer/entertainer.
- Kỹ nữ (n): A broader, more general term for a female entertainer or courtesan, which can encompass the meaning of .
Synonyms
- Female entertainer (in a historical context)
- Courtesan (specifically one skilled in the arts; note: this English term carries broader connotations)
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Hát ả đào: This phrase means "to sing " and directly references the performance art of the .
- Cụ bà đó nổi tiếng với tài hát ả đào. (That elderly woman is famous for her skill in singing ca trù.)
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Singsong girl, geisha
