Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of music, a musical composition: "Nhạc khúc" refers to a complete, distinct musical work, often with a defined structure. It can be a song, an instrumental piece, or a movement within a larger work.
   • An air, a melody: In a more specific or sometimes archaic sense, "nhạc khúc" can refer to the main melodic line or tune of a piece of music.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhạc sĩ ấy đã sáng tác một nhạc khúc rất cảm động. (That composer created a very moving piece of music.)
  • Nhạc khúc này có giai điệu rất quen thuộc. (This air/melody has a very familiar tune.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nhạc khúc" is considered somewhat formal or literary in modern Vietnamese. In everyday conversation, words like "bài nhạc" (song/piece) or "bản nhạc" (musical piece/score) are more common.
• It is often used in contexts discussing classical music, composition, or the artistic structure of music.

Variants and Related Words

• Bài nhạc (n): A song, a piece of music. (More common, general term)
• Bản nhạc (n): A musical piece, a musical score.
• Khúc nhạc (n): Essentially synonymous with "nhạc khúc," meaning a piece or passage of music.
• Giai điệu (n): Melody, tune. (Refers specifically to the melodic line, not the whole piece)
• Âm khúc (n): (Literary) A musical piece, a melody.

Synonyms

• Bài hát: Song (specifically with lyrics).
• Tác phẩm âm nhạc: Musical work/composition.
• Bản hòa tấu: Instrumental piece.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Nhạc khúc du dương: A melodious/lyrical piece of music.
  • Buổi tối, anh ấy thường nghe những nhạc khúc du dương. (In the evening, he often listens to melodious pieces of music.)

1. Pice of music, air