Made of copper alloy with tin mixed with lead, round shape. The Thanh la has many different sizes, 15 - 25 cm in diameter, slightly bulging face, surrounded by a wall 4 cm high, on the side of Thanh la people drill two holes to thread a strap. The face is the center of pronunciation, the wall is the center of loudness
The Thanh la has two sounds: Vibrant Sound: the artist only holds the string holding the Thanh la and lets the Thanh la vibrate freely. Heavy Sound: the artist holds the string holding the Thanh la and uses his fingers to hold the edge of the Thanh la, reducing the vibration of the Thanh la.
you have collected letter "t"
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Musical instruments in Then dance of the Tay ethnic group
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So Chieng, Thanh La, Oi flute and most importantly, Tinh flute are the instruments used to perform Then dance or singing, alongisde with drums.
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Then singing and Tinh lute originated from the working life of the ancient Tay people. According to folk beliefs, Then means Heaven, Heaven means “sky”, and is considered a song passed down from the gods. Therefore, in the life of the ancient Tay people, it is used in important events or ceremonies to pray for peace, crops, and to call the soul… The Tay people believe that Then melodies help send prayers to heaven. The practice of Then of the Tay, Nung, and Thai people in Vietnam was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2019, demonstrating the great values of this heritage while affirming the cultural identity of Vietnam, contributing to enriching the common cultural treasure of humanity. - Then lyrics are words that have been carefully selected and refined by the people; they are both lyrical and melodious poems, as well as advice and encouragement; and experiences in dealing with people... Therefore, listening to the Tinh lute and Then lyrics, people can see their own lives in them. Cao Bang Then singing also has a prominent feature of community, singing during festivals, weddings, cultural activities, and both men and women know how to sing. Therefore, Then singing has become an indispensable need in the life of the Tay people in Cao Bang.