RENEWING MUSICAL USAGE IN TRAN DAN POETRY THROUGH A TRADITIONAL FOLK METHOD: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE POETRY OF TRAN DAN

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2023-0073

Tóm tắt

This research provides an exploration of the relationship between music and poetry in the context of Vietnamese modern poetry, with a specific focus on Tran Dan's innovative contributions and the incorporation of traditional folk influences. Throughout this research, various dimensions of music, including structural aspects, sounds, and rhythms were used to highlight the effectiveness of music in constructing a multidimensional inner world and enhance the empathetic connection between poet and reader. Thus, Tran Dan's contribution to the renewal of Vietnamese poetic musicality lies in his innovative use of traditional folk influences, such as folk verses, folk songs, and children's folk poems (đồng dao). The paper discusses Tran Dan's unconventional approaches to poetry, breaking away from conventional norms and delving into profound semantic layers. It also explores the poet's engagement with folklore, emphasizing the persistence of folkloric sources in his verses, testifying to the beauty of the past and the values embedded in tradition, then investigates how Tran Dan and other modern Vietnamese poets (for example Duong Tuong) use language to craft aesthetic effects, incorporating elements of pitch, rhythm, and rhyme. It highlights the flexibility and artistry in organizing musical sections within modern Vietnamese poetry, drawing parallels with the structure of songs and symphonies. The research emphasizes the interplay of language and sound, creating a distinctive musicality in Vietnamese modern poetry and underscores the significance of the intertwining of language and structure in the alchemy of poetry, where folklore and cultural cadence serve as catalysts for renewing the poetic world.