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Đờn ca tài tử

Đờn ca tài tử is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of music of Vietnam. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Đờn ca tài tử

Đờn ca tài tử is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of music of Vietnam.

From Wikipedia

Đờn ca tài tử (Chữ Hán: 彈歌才子) or nhạc tài tử (樂才子) is a genre of chamber music in the traditional music of southern Vietnam. Its instrumentation resembles that of the ca Huế style; additionally, modified versions of the European instruments guitar, violin, and steel guitar are used. Vọng cổ ("Longing for the Past") is one of the more popular tài tử melodies, and was composed in 1919 by songwriter ông Sáu Lầu, of Bạc Liêu Province in southern Vietnam.

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  • ↑ music of Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

What is Đờn ca tài tử?

Đờn ca tài tử is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of music of Vietnam.

Where and when did Đờn ca tài tử originate?

Đờn ca tài tử originated in Vietnam.

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