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jakgok · composition

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73698
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 작꼭, 작꼬기, 작꼭또, 작꽁만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    음악 작품을 창작하는 일.

    English: composition — The act of creating a musical work.

    Examples

    • 가요 작곡.
    • 동요 작곡.
    • 주제곡 작곡.
    • 클래식 작곡.
    • 작곡 실력.
    • 작곡을 하다.
Origin
作曲
Categories
문화 > 문화 활동 · 공연과 감상

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