楽 章(がくしょう)

がくしょう

noun

movement (of a musical composition)

1. movement (of a musical composition)

A self-contained section of a larger musical work such as a symphony, sonata, or concerto, each with its own tempo, key, and character. Referred to by number (第一楽章, 第二楽章, etc.).

第一(だいいち)楽章(がくしょう)が始(はじ)まった。

The first movement began.

この交響曲(こうきょうきょく)は四(よん)つの楽章(がくしょう)からなる。

This symphony consists of four movements.

第三(だいさん)楽章(がくしょう)のテンポが速(はや)すぎるという批評(ひひょう)もあった。

There was also criticism that the tempo of the third movement was too fast.

A music term referring to a distinct section of a larger composition such as a symphony, sonata, or concerto. Each 楽章(がくしょう) is a self-contained section with its own tempo, key, and character. Typically referred to by number: 第一(だいいち)楽章(がくしょう), 第二(だいに)楽章(がくしょう), etc.

Common collocations

第(だい)～楽章(がくしょう): ~th movement
楽章(がくしょう)間(かん): between movements
終(しゅう)楽章(がくしょう): final movement (also called 最終(さいしゅう)楽章(がくしょう))

TYPICAL STRUCTURE (symphony):

第一(だいいち)楽章(がくしょう): usually fast (Allegro)
第二(だいに)楽章(がくしょう): usually slow (Adagio/Andante)
第三(だいさん)楽章(がくしょう): dance or scherzo
第四(だいよん)楽章(がくしょう): fast finale

Similar words

楽曲(がっきょく) — musical piece/composition (the whole work)
楽節(がくせつ) — musical phrase (smaller unit within a movement)

Related Words

Compare: 楽曲(がっきょく) (musical piece/composition)

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Added 2026.4.5 7:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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