乐
music; musical instrument; surname Yue
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
music; musical performance
Refers to the art of sound and rhythm, or musical works.
He is learning to play classical music.
The concert was packed with audience members.
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She has loved music since childhood and dreams of becoming a pianist.
The school band is rehearsing New Year's music.
Background music makes the entire restaurant feel relaxed and pleasant.
noun
musical instrument
Refers to tools used to produce musical sounds.
This music store sells all kinds of Chinese and Western musical instruments.
The piano is one of the most popular Western musical instruments.
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He is learning to repair traditional Chinese ethnic musical instruments.
The guzheng is a plucked string instrument with a history of over 2,000 years.
The museum exhibited a collection of ancient court musical instruments.
noun
surname Yue (different from Lè)
A separate Chinese surname distinct from the surname 乐 pronounced lè.
Professor Yue will give a music lecture next week.
I know a teacher surnamed Yue, note that this is 岳 not 乐.