Meaning

Primary

Musical Performance

Alternative

Performing Music

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you play music with a 楽器 (musical instrument), you get 奏楽 — a musical performance.

奏楽 is a formal word that refers to musical performance or performing music. It's often associated with formal or ceremonial music, like traditional Japanese court music played at shrines, temples, or imperial events.

Reading

そうがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. uses the secondary reading you learned with 音楽 (music) — remember that when it's about music, it's read as がく!

Context

Context Sentences

千円くらいの、奏楽用のハンドベルはありますか?

Do you have a musical handbell for around 1000 yen?

Kanji Composition