English–Korean

“classical music” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeullaesik

Example

어제 클래식을 들었어요.eo je keul lae si geul teu reo sseo yo

I listened to classical music yesterday.

Illustration for 클래식 (classical music)

How to say “classical music” in Korean

“Classical music” in Korean is 클래식 (keullaesik).

Western art music shaped by formal composition, often heard in a concert hall.

Full entry for 클래식: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 클래식

주말에는 클래식 음악을 자주 들어요.chu ma re neun keul lae sik eu ma geul cha ju teu reo yo

I often listen to classical music on weekends.

Tips for using 클래식

  • In Korean, 클래식 (keulraesik, "classical music") usually covers Western art music broadly, so it does not by itself mean music from the historical Classical period.

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