楽曲を演奏する

gakkyoku o ensō suru
verb phraseIntermediate to perform a musical piece
formal

to play or perform a musical composition

オーケストラはベートーヴェンの交響曲を演奏した。

The orchestra performed Beethoven's symphony.

彼は新しい楽曲を演奏するために練習している。

He is practicing to perform a new musical piece.

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This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to musical performances.

Collocations

楽曲を演奏するto perform a musical pieceピアノで楽曲を演奏するto perform a musical piece on the piano

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💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '楽曲を演奏する' is formal, '演奏する' alone is also commonly used in informal contexts.

Gold Rule

Subject-Object Structure

In Japanese, the subject (e.g., 'オーケストラ') often comes before the object ('楽曲') and the verb ('演奏する').

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '楽曲' (gakkyoku, meaning 'musical piece') and '演奏する' (ensō suru, meaning 'to perform').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both classical and modern music contexts to describe the act of performing a piece of music.

Word Breakdown

楽曲
musical piece
noun
+
演奏
performance
noun
+
する
to do
verb
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