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“piece of music” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyuè qǔ

Example

这首乐曲很好听。zhè shǒu yuè qǔ hěn hǎo tīng

This piece of music sounds very nice.

Illustration for 乐曲 (piece of music)

How to say “piece of music” in Chinese

“Piece of music” in Chinese is 乐曲 (yuè qǔ).

A complete musical work organized around a recognizable melodic line.

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

Example sentences with 乐曲

音乐会结束后,观众要求乐队再演奏一首乐曲。yīn yuè huì jié shù hòu guān zhòng yāo qiú yuè duì zài yǎn zòu yì shǒu yuè qǔ

After the concert ended, the audience asked the band to perform one more piece of music.

Tips for using 乐曲

  • In conversation, this word has a formal, music-focused register and is especially natural in concert programs, music lessons, and discussions of composition.

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