Korean Dictionary
How to say "Baroque" in Korean
“Baroque” in Korean is 바로크 (pronounced "Baroku").
바로크
Baroku
Usage & Context
An art movement known for dramatic, ornate style. Studied in Korean art history courses.
Example Sentence
바로크 미술은 화려한 장식이 특징입니다.
Baroque art is characterized by ornate decoration.
How to use 바로크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Baroque” is 바로크, romanized as Baroku.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'Ba-ro-keu'. 'Ba' sounds like 'bah' in 'father'. 'Ro' is like 'roh' in 'road'. 'Keu' is like 'kuh' in 'cup' but with a very light 'k' sound at the end, almost like the 'k' in 'book'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing classical music genres.
바로크 음악은 웅장하고 감성적인 특징이 있어요.
Baroque music has grand and emotional characteristics.
Visiting a historical building and admiring its architecture.
이 성당은 바로크 양식으로 지어져서 매우 화려해요.
This cathedral was built in the Baroque style, so it's very ornate.
Learning about art history in a museum or lecture.
바로크 시대의 회화는 빛과 그림자의 대비가 강하죠.
Baroque era paintings have strong contrasts of light and shadow.
Cultural Context
'바로크' (Baroque) is a well-known term in Korea, primarily used in academic and cultural contexts related to art history, music, and architecture. It's often taught in conjunction with the Renaissance and Rococo periods. Korean students learn about its dramatic, ornate, and emotional characteristics, especially through famous European artists and composers like Bach and Handel. It's a standard term in cultural discourse.
Editorial note
We review entries like 바로크 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
바로크 미술
Baroque art
바로크 음악
Baroque music
바로크 양식
Baroque style
Related Expressions
로코코
Rokoko
Rococo
르네상스
Reunesangseu
Renaissance
고딕
Godik
Gothic
신고전주의
Singgojeonjuui
Neoclassicism
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