生演奏(なまえんそう)

なまえんそう
noun
live musical performance
musicentertainment
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(なまえんそう)を聴(き)く。
To listen to live music.
このレストランでは毎晩(まいばん)ジャズの生演奏(なまえんそう)がある。
This restaurant has live jazz every evening.
結婚式(けっこんしき)で友人(ゆうじん)がピアノの生演奏(なまえんそう)をしてくれて、とても感動(かんどう)した。
A friend played live piano at the wedding, and it was very moving.

Usage

The prefix 生(なま) (live, raw) distinguishes this from recorded music. 生演奏(なまえんそう) can refer to any genre — classical, jazz, rock, etc. Common at restaurants, hotels, wedding receptions, and concert venues.

Common collocations

  • 生演奏(なまえんそう)を聴(き)く (to listen to a live performance)
  • 生演奏(なまえんそう)つき (with live music)
  • 生演奏(なまえんそう)で歌(うた)う (to sing with live accompaniment)

Similar words

  • ライブ: live concert — typically refers to a pop or rock concert event
  • 演奏(えんそう): musical performance — does not specify whether live or recorded

Related Words

Related: 演奏(えんそう) (musical performance (general))
Compare: ライブ (live concert)
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Added 2026.3.13 11:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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