曲子

qǔ zi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Common

Definitions

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musical score

musical score or sheet music, related to a piece of music

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song

general term for song, but 曲子 often emphasizes the tune or instrumental piece

tune

melody, specifically the tune of a song or piece

Usually used with verbs like 弹 (tán, to play a stringed instrument), 拉 (lā, to play a bowed instrument), or 写 (xiě, to compose).

Do not use 曲子 for a song with lyrics in formal contexts; use 歌曲 instead.

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他弹了一首优美的曲子。

He played a beautiful tune.

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tune