quan họ

[kwaːn˧˧ hɔ˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) quan ho, a style of antiphonal Vietnamese folk music with alternating groups of female and male singers issuing musical challenges and responses, originally from Bắc Ninh Province

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại nhạc dân gian Việt Nam với các nhóm nữ và nam ca sĩ phát ra những thử thách và phản hồi âm nhạc

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “quan họ” mean?

(noun) quan ho, a style of antiphonal Vietnamese folk music with alternating groups of female and male singers issuing musical challenges and responses, originally from Bắc Ninh Province

Is “quan họ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.