1.
live musical performance; live music
Music performed in person by musicians at the venue, as opposed to recorded or synthesized music. Valued for its immediacy and authenticity.
生演奏を聴く。
To listen to live music.
このレストランでは毎晩ジャズの生演奏がある。
This restaurant has live jazz every evening.
結婚式で友人がピアノの生演奏をしてくれて、とても感動した。
A friend played live piano at the wedding, and it was very moving.
USAGE:
The prefix 生 (live, raw) distinguishes this from recorded music. 生演奏 can refer to any genre — classical, jazz, rock, etc. Common at restaurants, hotels, wedding receptions, and concert venues.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 生演奏を聴く (to listen to a live performance)
- 生演奏つき (with live music)
- 生演奏で歌う (to sing with live accompaniment)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ライブ: live concert — typically refers to a pop or rock concert event
- 演奏: musical performance — does not specify whether live or recorded