Korean word

작곡하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchakkkokada

Meaning

  • verbcompose

Example

저는 이번 앨범의 곡을 작곡했어요.cheo neun i beon ael beo mui ko geul chak kko kae sseo yo

I composed a song for this album.

Illustration for 작곡하다 (compose)

More examples

그는 영화 음악을 작곡해요.keu neun yeong hwa eu ma geul chak kko kae yo

He composes film music.

Core concept

Building a complete piece of music by creating its melody, harmony, and accompaniment.

Common phrases

  • 곡을 작곡하다ko geul chak kko ka da

    compose a piece

  • 영화 음악을 작곡하다yeong hwa eu ma geul chak kko ka da

    compose film music

  • 음악을 작곡하다eu ma geul chak kko ka da

    compose music

Similar words

편곡하다pyeongokada: Adapts an existing piece for a different arrangement or group of instruments.
작사하다chakssahada: Writes the lyrics that will be sung in a song.
연주하다yeonjuhada: Produces music by playing an instrument or singing.
녹음하다nogeumhada: Captures sound with a phone, computer, or other recording device.

Definition in Korean

노래나 악곡의 멜로디와 화성·반주를 새로 만들어 하나의 곡으로 완성하는 동사no rae na ak kko gui mel lo di wa hwa seong pan ju reul sae ro man deu reo ha na ui ko geu ro wan seong ha neun tong sa

Word origin

작곡 (jakkko, "composition") combines with 하다 (kada, "to do") to form the verb meaning to compose music.

Usage tips

  • This is a somewhat formal music term, while everyday conversation often uses simpler wording for making a song.

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