noun HSK 2
Traditional 音樂
music
Meaning
音乐 is the general term for music of all kinds. It can refer to recorded music, live performances, musical compositions, or the art form itself. This is one of the most fundamental and commonly used words when discussing entertainment, art, or culture.
Usage
Used in all contexts from casual conversation to formal writing. Commonly appears with verbs like 听 (tīng, to listen), 玩 (wán, to play), 喜欢 (xǐhuan, to like), and 欣赏 (xīnshǎng, to appreciate). Native speakers use it to discuss genres, performances, or simply background music.
Examples
- 01我每天都听音乐。.I listen to music every day.
- 02她喜欢古典音乐。.She likes classical music.
Characters
Measure words
- 首一首音乐
- 种一种音乐
Common collocations
- 听音乐to listen to music
- 音乐会concert
- 音乐家musician
- 流行音乐pop music
Origin
音 originally depicted sound or tone, while 乐 in this context means music (though it can also be read as lè meaning happiness). Together they form the compound for the art of organized sound.