English–Chinese

“song and dance” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingē wǔ

Example

庆典上有歌舞表演。qìng diǎn shàng yǒu gē wǔ biáo yǎn

There are song-and-dance performances at the celebration.

Illustration for 歌舞 (song and dance)

How to say “song and dance” in Chinese

“Song and dance” in Chinese is 歌舞 (gē wǔ).

A stage or festival presentation that joins a voice-led performance with coordinated bodily movement.

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

Example sentences with 歌舞

博物馆展出当地民族歌舞的服饰和道具。bó wù guǎn zhǎn chū dāng dì mín zú gē wǔ de fú shì hé dào jù

The museum displays the costumes and props for the local ethnic song and dance.

Tips for using 歌舞

  • This compact noun suits program titles and festival announcements, while casual conversation can spell out the activities instead, so register helps distinguish a label from a full description.

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