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Western music
Music from Western countries, especially pop, rock, and other popular genres from the English-speaking world. Used in contrast to 邦楽 (Japanese music).
洋楽をよく聴く。
I often listen to Western music.
高校生のころ洋楽にはまった。
I got hooked on Western music when I was in high school.
この番組では最新の洋楽ヒットチャートを紹介しています。
This program introduces the latest Western music hit charts.
USAGE:
Used broadly to refer to music from Western countries, particularly English-language popular music. The term pairs with 邦楽 (Japanese music) as a basic categorization in music shops, streaming services, and media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 洋楽を聴く (to listen to Western music)
- 洋楽ファン (Western music fan)
- 洋楽チャート (Western music chart)
- 洋楽と邦楽 (Western and Japanese music)