Japanese Conversation · Level 67
75 words
Japanese word
楽曲
Pronunciation
Romajigakkyoku
Meaning
- nounsong
Example
この楽曲は多くの人に愛されています。ko no gak kyoku wa ō ku no hito ni ai sa re te i ma su
This song is loved by many people.
More examples
新しい楽曲が来月公開されます。atara shi i gak kyoku ga rai getsu kō kai sa re ma su
A new song will be released next month.
Core concept
It treats a piece of music as an individual work that can be created, performed, or released as a whole.
Common phrases
楽曲を聴くgak kyoku o ki ku
listen to a song
楽曲を制作するgak kyoku o sei saku su ru
produce a song
楽曲を発表するgak kyoku o hap pyō su ru
release a song
Similar words
曲kyoku: A piece of music referred to in a casual, general way.
Definition in Japanese
歌詞のある歌や器楽曲を含む、独立した音楽作品。ka shi no a ru uta ya ki gaku kyoku o fuku mu doku ritsu shi ta on gaku saku hin
Word origin
楽曲 (gakkyoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 楽 (gaku, "music") and 曲 (kyoku, "piece"), referring to a musical composition.
Usage tips
- Because 楽曲 (gakkyoku) has a formal tone, it is common in Japanese announcements and music journalism, while 曲 (kyoku) is more common in casual references.
Other meanings
- tunenoun
- compositionnoun