jam1 ngok6 wui2音樂會音乐会

Jyutpingjam1 ngok6 wui2

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名詞

Definition

Concert; a live music performance where the instrumentalists play a prominent role.

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How it's used

Distinguish this from 演唱會 by focusing on the performance of instruments rather than the singing. While 演唱會 is heavily associated with pop stars and vocalists, this term is the standard choice for orchestral, chamber, or instrumental performances. It implies a more formal or artistic atmosphere where the audience is expected to appreciate the technical skill of the musicians.

Measure word

coeng4場chèungh

Examples

ting1聽maan1晚go2嗰coeng4場jam1音ngok6樂wui2會nei5你maai5買zo2咗fei1飛mei6未aa4呀？

Have you bought tickets for the concert tomorrow night?

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去teng1聽gu2古din2典jam1音ngok6樂wui2會。

He really likes going to listen to classical concerts.

Common phrases

gu2古din2典jam1音ngok6樂wui2會

classical concert

teng1聽jam1音ngok6樂wui2會

to attend a concert

Common mistake

Learners often use 演唱會 as a catch-all for any live music event, but using it for a symphony or a piano recital sounds unnatural to native speakers. Stick to this term for instrumental performances to avoid implying that the focus is on a singer's performance.