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Music and art are integral parts of culture and self-expression. Whether you're discussing musical instruments, artistic techniques, or creative performances, these 50 essential Korean words will help you navigate conversations about music and art.
General Music Terms
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음악 (Eumak) - Music
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노래 (Norae) - Song
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가사 (Gasa) - Lyrics
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멜로디 (Mellodi) - Melody
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리듬 (Rideum) - Rhythm
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음정 (Eumjeong) - Pitch
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박자 (Bakja) - Beat
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화음 (Hwaeum) - Harmony
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작곡 (Jakkok) - Composition
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편곡 (Pyeongok) - Arrangement
Musical Instruments
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피아노 (Piano) - Piano
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기타 (Gita) - Guitar
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바이올린 (Baiollin) - Violin
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첼로 (Chello) - Cello
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드럼 (Deureom) - Drums
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플루트 (Peulluteu) - Flute
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색소폰 (Saekso-pon) - Saxophone
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트럼펫 (Teureompet) - Trumpet
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하모니카 (Hamonika) - Harmonica
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국악 (Gugak) - Traditional Korean music
Singing and Performance
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가수 (Gasu) - Singer
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연주자 (Yeonjuja) - Performer (instrumentalist)
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작곡가 (Jakkokga) - Composer
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지휘자 (Jihwija) - Conductor
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오케스트라 (Oke-seuteura) - Orchestra
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합창단 (Hapchangdan) - Choir
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독창 (Dokchang) - Solo
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무대 (Mudae) - Stage
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공연 (Gongyeon) - Performance
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콘서트 (Konseoteu) - Concert
General Art Terms
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예술 (Yesul) - Art
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미술 (Misul) - Fine arts
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그림 (Geurim) - Painting/Drawing
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조각 (Jogak) - Sculpture
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사진 (Sajin) - Photography
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디자인 (Dijain) - Design
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캔버스 (Kaenbeoseu) - Canvas
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색깔 (Saekkkal) - Color
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붓 (But) - Paintbrush
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팔레트 (Palleteu) - Palette
Artistic Techniques and Styles
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수채화 (Suchaehwa) - Watercolor painting
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유화 (Yuhwa) - Oil painting
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드로잉 (Deuro-ing) - Drawing
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판화 (Panhwa) - Printmaking
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공예 (Gongye) - Craft
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동양화 (Dongyanghwa) - Oriental painting
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서양화 (Seoyanghwa) - Western painting
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조형미술 (Johyeongmisul) - Sculpture art
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현대미술 (Hyeondaemisul) - Contemporary art
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전시회 (Jeonsihoe) - Exhibition