1.
wind band music; brass band; concert band music
Music performed by an ensemble of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) and percussion, or the ensemble itself.
Etymology
吹奏 (playing wind instruments) + 楽 (music)
Cultural note
吹奏楽 is extremely popular in Japanese schools. Most middle schools and high schools have a 吹奏楽部 (wind band club), and competitions like the 全日本吹奏楽コンクール are major annual events.
Related words
- 管楽器 - wind instruments
- 金管楽器 - brass instruments
- 木管楽器 - woodwind instruments
- 打楽器 - percussion instruments
- 部活 - club activities
Common collocations
- 吹奏楽部 - wind band club
- 吹奏楽コンクール - wind band competition
- 吹奏楽の指揮 - conducting a wind band
- 吹奏楽曲 - wind band piece/music
Similar words
Related Words
Related:
管楽器 (wind instruments)
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打楽器 (percussion instruments)
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金管楽器 (brass instruments)
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木管楽器 (woodwind instruments)
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部活 (club activities)
Compare:
ブラスバンド (brass band)
Compare:
オーケストラ (orchestra)
Related:
クラリネット (clarinet)