When discussing the culture of Nghe An province, it's impossible not to mention its folk songs, and conversely, when talking about Nghe An folk songs, we are referring to a distinctive expression of the region's traditional culture. One of the crucial elements when discussing the characteristics of a region's folk songs is its language. Along with the music, the lyrics contribute to the value and distinctiveness of Nghe An folk songs, and the key factor creating this unique identity and nuance is the Nghe An dialect, with its local accent and vocabulary.
The form and content of "ví" and "giặm" songs differ somewhat, but they are both poems, unique folk songs. The words used in "giặm" songs are simple and unpretentious, reflecting everyday life. The music is less smooth and the lyrics less refined compared to "ví" songs, because "giặm" songs consist of many verses, are heavily narrative, and reflect daily life with stories, events, and express the attitudes, feelings, and thoughts of the people of Nghe An province.
The systematic variation of the main tones in the Nghe An - Ha Tinh dialect compared to the Northern dialect has created a distinct nuance in pronunciation, giving the Nghe An accent and dialect its unique character. This is also a factor that creates the regional characteristic in the folk songs of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, making them distinct from those of other regions. For the people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, this sound and accent are deeply ingrained in their blood and flesh ; therefore, listening to folk songs of Nghe An and Ha Tinh evokes a sense of closeness, affection, and familiarity, like the voice of their own hearts. Consequently, the language of Nghe An and Ha Tinh folk songs is spontaneous, natural, and very close to spoken language, lacking the beauty of an elaborately crafted work . Besides the habitual use of words, the uniqueness of Nghe An and Ha Tinh folk songs perhaps lies in the choice of using local words instead of standard words in circumstances where such a choice is appropriate in some aspect, both in terms of content and artistic expression.
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4. Vu Ngoc Khanh, Some remarks on Nghe Tinh folk songs , Nghe Tinh Literature and Arts Magazine, No. 21, 1996, p. 117.
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