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    Referring to music with 音乐 (yīnyuè)

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    Explanation

    The noun 音乐 (yīnyuè) means "music" and is the standard word used to refer to music in general. It is used in everyday conversation as well as formal contexts when discussing genres, performances, platforms, or the music industry.

    Examples

    • 我每天上班路上都会听音乐。

      wǒ měitiān shàngbān lùshàng dōu huì tīng yīnyuè.

      I listen to music every day on my way to work.

    • 你喜欢什么类型的音乐？

      nǐ xǐhuān shénme lèixíng de yīnyuè?

      What type of music do you like?

    • 这家咖啡店的背景音乐很好听。

      zhè jiā kāfēidiàn de bèijǐng yīnyuè hěn hǎotīng.

      The background music in this coffee shop sounds really nice.

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