Meaning
歌舞 refers to performances or entertainment that combine singing and dancing. It can describe traditional folk performances, modern musical theater, or any artistic presentation featuring both vocal and dance elements. The term evokes festive, celebratory occasions and is commonly used in cultural and entertainment contexts.
Usage
This word is frequently used in formal or literary contexts to describe performances, shows, or cultural events. It often appears in phrases like 歌舞表演 (song and dance performance) or 歌舞团 (song and dance troupe). The term carries a somewhat elevated or artistic tone compared to simply saying 唱歌跳舞.
Examples
- 01晚会上有精彩的歌舞表演。.There was a wonderful song and dance performance at the evening party.
- 02少数民族的歌舞非常有特色。.The song and dance of ethnic minorities are very distinctive.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场歌舞表演
- 个一个歌舞节目
Common collocations
- 歌舞表演song and dance performance
- 歌舞团song and dance troupe
- 歌舞升平peace and prosperity (idiom, lit. singing and dancing in peace)
- 民族歌舞ethnic song and dance
Origin
The compound directly combines 歌 (song) and 舞 (dance), two fundamental forms of artistic expression in Chinese culture that have been paired together since ancient times in rituals, celebrations, and entertainment.