楽曲

gakkyoku

noun★Intermediate— musical composition

general

A musical composition or piece of music, typically referring to a song or instrumental work.

彼は新しい楽曲を作曲した。

He composed a new musical piece.

このアルバムには10曲の楽曲が収録されている。

This album contains 10 musical tracks.

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The term is commonly used in both classical and popular music contexts.

Collocations

楽曲を作曲するto compose a musical piece楽曲を演奏するto perform a musical piece楽曲を聴くto listen to a musical piece

to listen to a musical piece

to compose a musical piece

'楽曲' is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as music production or classical music discussions.

In casual conversation, '曲' is more commonly used than '楽曲'.

From the combination of '楽' (music) and '曲' (piece or composition).

While '曲' can also mean a song or tune, '楽曲' specifically emphasizes the composed nature of the music.

楽

music

root

曲

piece or composition

root

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