nhạc

/ɲaːk̚/

noun★Beginner

formal

Music; the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.

Tôi thích nghe nhạc khi làm việc.

I like listening to music while working.

Nhạc cổ điển có thể làm cho tâm trạng của bạn yên tĩnh.

Classical music can make your mood calm.

💡

In Vietnamese, 'nhạc' can refer to both the general concept of music and specific musical genres or pieces.

Collocations

nhạc cổ điểnclassical musicnhạc poppop musicnhạc rockrock musicnhạc dân tộcfolk musicnhạc nềnbackground music

Synonyms

Related Phrases

nghe nhạcphrase

to listen to music

chơi nhạcphrase

to play music

nhạc nềnphrase

background music

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Nhạc' is often used in everyday conversation, such as 'Tôi thích nghe nhạc' (I like listening to music).

📖Word Origin

Derived from Chinese '樂' (yue), meaning 'music' or 'joy'.

📝Usage Notes

'Nhạc' is a common and versatile word in Vietnamese, often used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to any type of music, from traditional to modern genres.

Word Breakdown

nhạc

music

root

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026VI → EN