楽がく

noun

music

General term for music, often used in compounds such as 音楽 (おんがく). As a standalone noun, it can sound somewhat formal or literary.

See also: 音楽

• 彼かれは楽がくの道みちを志こころざしている。

  He aspires to pursue the path of music.

• この寺てらでは古ふるい楽がくが伝つたえられている。

  Ancient music has been handed down at this temple.

noun

gagaku; ceremonial Japanese court music

Specifically refers to gagaku, the traditional court music of Japan. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.

See also: 雅楽

• 雅が楽がくは、宮きゅう中ちゅうで演えん奏そうされる楽がくの一いっ種しゅです。

  Gagaku is a type of ceremonial court music performed at the imperial court.