乐音 (yuè yīn) — musical sound; tone (as opposed to noise)

Definition

A technical/acoustics term for 'musical sound' — sound with regular, periodic vibrations. Contrasted with 噪音 (noise), which is irregular and unpleasant.

noun

musical soundtone (as opposed to noise)

Examples

乐音。
yuè yīn Yǔ zào yīn de qū bié zài yú zhèn dòng shì fǒu guī lǜ.
The difference between musical sound and noise lies in whether the vibrations are regular.
乐音。
Zhè shǒu qǔ zi chōng mǎn le yōu měi de yuè yīn.
This piece is filled with beautiful musical tones.
乐音。
Gǔ dài zhōng guó rén rèn wéi yuè yīn kě yǐ táo yě xìng qíng.
Ancient Chinese believed that musical sounds could cultivate one's character.

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