Learn Music Genres in Cantonese 音樂類型

Discover music genre names in Cantonese! Learn how to say pop (流行曲), rock (搖滾), classical (古典), and discuss Cantopop culture.

Genre vocabulary helps you discuss music preferences, recommend songs, and explore Hong Kong's influential music scene. Perfect for Cantopop fans!

Each genre includes native audio, Jyutping, and cultural context.

13 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
lau4
hang4
pop
jiu4
gwan2
rock
zoek3
si6
jazz
gu2
din2
classical
hei1
haa4
hip-hop
din6
zi2
electronic
heung1
chyun1
country
man4
jiu4
folk
cung5
gam1
suk6
heavy metal
go1
kek6
opera
blues
reggae
indie

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 genres words

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After mastering music genres vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 13 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 30 minutes
  • 🎬 10 words with video examples

Why Learn Music Genres in Cantonese?

Understanding music genres-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 13 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used music genres 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)

Start your Cantonese learning journey with GoCantonese and discover how easy and fun it can be to master music genres vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.