Traditional Vietnamese music or folk music and folk songs were born very early.

Since ancient times,

Vietnamese residents have been very passionate about music, for them music is an indispensable part of life.
Therefore, in the course of historical development, residents here have constantly created many musical
instruments and musical genres to express their feelings, to give strength, to work or to work. to get rid of the
entanglement of everyday life.

We can hear the melodies of lullabies, folk songs, musical genres in rituals of worship, funerals or in the
dialogue between members of the community, in entertainment, in meetings. contests with trivia songs,
reciprocal singing, talent contests of boys and girls, songs when playing songs or when telling long songs,
songs of harp songs of troubadours, and "talent" bands. Traditional musical genres…

Traditional Vietnamese music is rich by the accumulation of genres of different eras and by the multi-
ethnicity. The same genre of music, but each ethnic group has its own method of expression, performance and
tone. Vietnamese lullabies are different from Thai lullabies, Dao lullabies, Muong lullabies, etc. Some ethnic
groups use singing and singing to put children to sleep. Some tribes lull their children with the soft sound of the
lute and flute.

Hue royal court music is a genre of royal court music of the feudal period, performed on festive
occasions (king coronation, death, other sacred festivals) during the year of the Nguyen dynasties of Vietnam. .
Hue royal court music was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Humanity in 2003.
According to UNESCO's assessment, "among traditional music genres in Vietnam, only Nha Nhac has reached
this level. national stature". "Elegance was developed from the 13th century in Vietnam to the Nguyen Dynasty,
when Hue royal court music reached the most mature and complete level". Along with the Gong cultural space
of the Central Highlands, this is an intangible heritage of Vietnam officially registered by UNESCO. Hue Royal
Court Music is a successor, since orchestras - including many royal instruments - appeared in the form of
embossed works on stone pedestals supporting pagoda columns during the Ly dynasty, 11th century. XII, when
the last king of the Nguyen dynasty abdicated in the middle of the twentieth century.

Basically, the ritual music in Vietnamese court music, the ceremonial music in the village communal
houses as well as the kind of ritual music played at weddings or funerals, all are generally divided into two
main groups: the literary and martial arts group. The division of musical instrument groups in the court
orchestra in Hue from the early nineteenth century and its origins can be found in the rules of many communal
worship rituals in Vietnamese villages in the North. Set from many centuries ago.

According to historical books, Hue royal court music has a process of formation and development in
stages through the Ly - Tran dynasties. Inherited generations continued to preserve, supplement, create and
develop this art form more and more richly and delicately, reaching its peak in the Nguyen Dynasty.

Under Ly Dynasty: Nha Nhac Cung Dinh dates back to the Ly Dynasty (period 1010 - 1225) and began
to operate in a regular manner later. In this period, Nha Nhac had elegant lyrics and high-class rhythms,
symbolizing the longevity, prosperity and power of the feudal monarchy.

Under the Le Dynasty: Nha Nhac Cung Dinh in the Le Dynasty (period 1427 - 1788) was reserved for
the nobility and scholars. The music genre has a complex and tight structure with a clear and detailed
organizational scale.

From the Le dynasty, Nha Nhac was divided into many separate genres such as: Giao Nhac, Dai
Dynasty Music, Temple Music, Dai Yen Nhac, Thuong Trieu Nhac, Cuu Nhat Nguyet and Duong music...

However, at the end of the Le Dynasty, Nha Nhac could no longer maintain its development, but began
to enter a period of decline and fade due to various reasons.
 Under the Nguyen Dynasty: Hue royal court music flourished again and was organized in the Nguyen
Dynasty (period 1802 - 1945). Especially in the first half of the 19th century, the court of King Gia Long knew
how to use this scholarly music to "nurture the spirit" when he first started working in the south.

Since then, Nha Nhac has been associated with Hue royal court and developed according to the
standard, systematic and methodical normative model with hundreds of musical pieces. This stage is also an
important preparatory step, creating a premise for the development of Palace music through the following
kings.

Nowadays, Hue royal court music with forms such as orchestra, songs, songs, songs and dances is
performed on many occasions such as Hue Festival, Buddhist festival, folk festival, chamber music... Nha Nhac
is also performed in diplomatic rites, performed for tourists and locals on great holidays and traditional New
Year... Therefore, Nha Nhac today still has the conditions and space to perform. rich musicality. Artistic values
are still preserved, perpetuated and continue to be promoted. If you have the opportunity to come to Hue, do not
miss the opportunity to enjoy and feel about the Royal Court Music through special performances besides
discovering the beauty of the ancient capital and special dishes.

Hue royal court music can be considered an invaluable asset of our nation. This value needs to be
preserved and promoted in contemporary society.