sai1 ngok6西樂西乐
Jyutpingsai1 ngok6
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Definition
Western music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to classical or traditional Western instrumental music rather than modern pop music. It is frequently used in contrast to 中樂 to distinguish between the two broad categories of musical traditions in an educational or cultural context.
Examples
Do you usually prefer listening to Western music or Chinese music?
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