演奏 yǎnzòu to perform on a musical instrument
How to remember 演奏: 演 perform + 奏 to play = to perform on a musical instrument.
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How it is used
- To perform/play (a musical instrument) - 演奏钢琴 (yǎnzòu gāngqín) play the piano, 现场演奏 (xiànchǎng yǎnzòu) a live performance.
- Specifically instrumental musical performance; 演 (perform) + 奏 (play music).
- Contrast 演唱 (yǎnchàng, sing/perform vocally) and 弹 (tán, pluck/play an instrument); 演奏 is formal instrumental performance.
Example sentences
- 你能演奏管风琴吗？ Nǐ néng yǎnzòu guǎnfēngqín ma?Can you play the organ?
- 她小提琴演奏得非常好。 Tā xiǎotíqín yǎnzòu de fēicháng hǎo.She plays the violin very well.
- 这首曲子对我来说太难演奏了。 Zhèshǒu qǔzi duì wǒ láishuō tàinán yǎnzòu le.This piece of music is way too difficult for me to play.