西乐 (xī lè) — Western music
Definition
Literary/formal term for Western (European-derived) music, commonly used in academic and institutional contexts. Pairs with 中国古典音乐 and 民乐 (Chinese traditional/folk music) as a contrast.
noun
Western music
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 西乐，。Tā bǐ jiào xǐ huan xī lè, bú tài tīng zhōng guó gǔ diǎn yīn yuè.He prefers Western music; he doesn't listen to Chinese classical music much.
- 西乐。Zhè jiā yīn yuè xué yuàn zhǔ yào jiào shòu xī lè hé jué shì yuè.This music school mainly teaches Western music and jazz.
- 西乐。Wǒ men xué xiào de hé chàng tuán jì chàng zhōng guó mín gē yòu chàng xī lè.Our school choir sings both Chinese folk songs and Western music.
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