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vocal music, singing (as a discipline)
Music performed by the human voice, as opposed to instrumental music. Refers to the art and academic discipline of classical singing, including opera, art songs, and choral music.
Usage
Primarily associated with Western classical music tradition — opera, lieder, and choral singing. In Japanese music education, 声楽 refers specifically to the classical vocal discipline, not popular singing.
Similar words
- 声楽: vocal music (classical/academic discipline)
- 器楽: instrumental music