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Definition
To dub in or add background music to a film, video, or audio recording.
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How it's used
Primarily used as a verb in casual speech to describe the act of adding music to a video or audio clip. It can also function as a noun referring to the score itself, especially in professional contexts like film production. When used as a verb, it often takes the structure 配上 or simply follows the object directly.
Examples
The background music in this movie is very atmospheric.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 伴奏, which specifically refers to musical accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist. Use 配樂 for technical editing of media, whereas 伴奏 is for live performance or karaoke settings.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
