Phách

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The phách of Ca trù
The phách (nhịp sanh) of Caodaism
A đồng nhi of Caodaism is holding phách (nhịp sanh) to lead the rhythm of the đồng nhi orchestra

The phách (Vietnamese: [fát], Hanoi: [fájk̟])) is a type of claves. A pair has two small wooden sticks which are beaten on a small bamboo platform to serve as percussion by the female vocalist during performances of ca trù "song with clappers", in Northern Vietnam.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Barley Norton Ca trù: a Vietnamese chamber music genre