Definition
民乐 refers specifically to Chinese traditional instrumental music, performed with native instruments such as the erhu, pipa, dizi, and guzheng. It is a distinct genre separate from Western classical or folk music, and the term is often used to contrast with 西乐 (Western music). When you hear about 民乐 concerts or ensembles, it's almost always about Chinese traditional music.
n.
Chinese traditional instrumental musicfolk instrumental music using traditional Chinese instruments
Examples
- 民乐，。Wǒ yéye hěn xǐhuan tīng mín yuè, yóuqí shì èrhú yǎnzòu de qǔzi.My grandfather really likes listening to Chinese traditional instrumental music, especially pieces played on the erhu.
- 民乐。Zhè chǎng mín yuè yīnyuèhuì xīyǐn le hěn duō wàiguórén.This traditional Chinese instrumental music concert attracted many foreigners.
- 民乐。Xuéxí mínzú yuèqì shì liǎojiě mín yuè de hǎo fāngfǎ.Learning traditional Chinese instruments is a good way to understand 民乐.
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