Japanese Conversation · Level 32
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Japanese word
クラシック
Pronunciation
Romajikurashikku
Meaning
- nounclassical music
Example
私はクラシックをよく聴きます。watashi wa ku ra shi kku o yo ku ki ki ma su
I often listen to classical music.
More examples
休日には家族とクラシックのコンサートへ行きます。kyū jitsu ni wa ka zoku to ku ra shi kku no ko n sā to e i ki ma su
I go to classical music concerts with my family on weekends.
Core concept
Covers Western concert music associated with enduring musical traditions, not simply any music that is old or popular.
Common phrases
クラシックを聴くku ra shi kku o ki ku
listen to classical music
クラシックのコンサートku ra shi kku no ko n sā to
classical music concert
クラシックに親しむku ra shi kku ni shita shi mu
become familiar with classical music
Definition in Japanese
西洋で発展し、歴史的な伝統として演奏される芸術音楽。sei yō de hat ten shi reki shi teki na den tō to shi te en sō sa re ru gei jutsu on gaku
Word origin
クラシック (kurashikku) comes from English classical music and is shortened from クラシック音楽 (kurashikku ongaku).
Usage tips
- The adjective classical also describes established traditions in literature and architecture, while classical music is its specific use for a musical tradition.