JLPT N1 Advanced
邦楽
Japanese music, encompassing both traditional styles and modern domestic genres.
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洋楽 its opposite: Western/foreign music
1 Noun
Traditional Japanese Music
Describes traditional Japanese musical styles often featuring instruments like the 三味線 (しゃみせん) or 琴 (こと).
Example
大学 で 邦楽 の 歴史 を 勉強 して います 。
I'm studying the history of traditional Japanese music at university.
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2 Noun
Japanese Domestic Music (J-Pop, Rock, etc.)
Designates modern popular music produced by Japanese artists, spanning genres from J-Pop to rock.
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