吹奏楽(すいそうがく)

すいそうがく
noun
wind band music; concert band music
music
1. wind band music; concert band music
Music performed by an ensemble of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) and percussion, or the ensemble itself.
We won a gold prize at the wind band competition.
吹奏楽(すいそうがく)の定期演奏会(ていきえんそうかい)を開(ひら)く。
Hold a regular wind band concert.

Etymology

吹奏(すいそう) (playing wind instruments) + 楽(がく) (music)

Cultural note

吹奏楽(すいそうがく) is extremely popular in Japanese schools. Most middle schools and high schools have a 吹奏楽部(すいそうがくぶ) (wind band club), and competitions like the 全日本(ぜんにほん)吹奏楽(すいそうがく)コンクール are major annual events.

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