play music; perform music
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to play music; to perform instrumental music
Refers to the performance of instrumental music, typically by a band, orchestra, or ensemble. Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts.
Yuè乐
duì队
kāi开
shǐ始
zòu奏
yuè乐
。
The band began to play music.
Měi每
féng逢
guì贵
bīn宾
dào到
chǎng场
，
dōu都
huì会
zòu奏
yuè乐
huān欢
yíng迎
。
Whenever distinguished guests arrive, music is played to welcome them.
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Qǐng请
zòu奏
yuè乐
！
Please strike up the music!
Zòu奏
yuè乐
shēng声
zài在
dà大
tīng厅
lǐ里
huí回
dàng荡
。
The sound of music echoed through the hall.