Learn Music Basic Terms in Cantonese 基本術語

Master music basic terms vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 20 essential Cantonese words related to music basic terms, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning music basic terms vocabulary is crucial for everyday conversations in Cantonese. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your Cantonese skills, these words will help you express yourself naturally in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other Cantonese-speaking regions.

Learning Tip: Practice each word's pronunciation using the audio button , then watch real usage examples by clicking the video icon to see how native speakers use these words in context.

20 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
go1
song
syun4
leuk6
melody
go1
lei4
lyrics
zit3
zau6
beat
wan6
leot6
rhythm
jam1
ngok6
music
leoi6
jing4
genre
zyun1
zaap6
album
faan1
coeng3
cover
ngok6
deoi6
band
yi6
cung4
co3
duet
hap6
ciu3
tyun4
choir
zi2
fai1
conductor
duk6
zou6
solo
live performance
acoustic
orchestra
single
tune
harmony

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these music basic terms words

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 20 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 40 minutes
  • 🎬 14 words with video examples

Why Learn Music Basic Terms in Cantonese?

Understanding music basic terms-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 20 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used music basic terms terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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