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고음 meaning and pronunciation

goeum · high note; high pitch

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18836
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고음Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    높은 소리.

    English: high note; high pitch — A high-pitched sound.

    Examples

    • 고음 영역.
    • 고음과 저음.
    • 고음을 내다.
    • 고음을 소화하다.
    • 고음으로 올리다.
    • 유민이는 고음을 잘 소화해서 합창단에서 소프라노를 맡았다.
Origin
高音
Categories
문화 > 음악

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