Nhã nhạc
Nhã nhạc (Vietnamese: [ɲǎːˀ ɲàːˀk], 雅樂, "elegant music") is a traditional music of Vietnam. Vietnamese court music is very diverse, but the term nhã nhạc refers specifically to the Vietnamese court music performed from the Trần dynasty of the 13th century to the Nguyễn dynasty at the end of the 20th century.
Development during the Nguyễn dynasty[edit]
It is believed that nhã nhạc did not truly reach the pinnacle of its development until the Nguyễn Dynasty, when it was standardized. The Nguyễn emperors declared it as the official court music, and it became an essential part of the extensive rituals of the royal palace.
UNESCO[edit]
Nhã nhạc is still performed in the old capital of Huế. 'Nhã nhạc of Huế court' (Nhã nhạc cung đình Huế) was recognised in 2003[1] by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.[2] Extensive efforts have gone underway to preserve this truly unique and highly developed art.