Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military band" in Korean
“Military band” in Korean is 군악대 (pronounced "Gunak dae").
군악대
Gunak dae
Usage & Context
Military term related to military band. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군악대에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military band.
How to use 군악대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military band” is 군악대, romanized as Gunak dae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 군악대.
Pronunciation Guide
군 (gun) sounds like 'goon' in 'goon squad'. 악 (ak) is pronounced like 'ahk' as in 'ark'. 대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in English. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a performance at a national military event.
국군의 날 행사 때 군악대가 멋진 연주를 선보였습니다.
The military band performed wonderfully at the Armed Forces Day event.
Explaining the requirements for joining the military band.
군악대에 들어가려면 악기 연주 실력이 뛰어나야 해요.
To join the military band, you need excellent instrument playing skills.
Detailing the typical activities of military band members.
군악대원들은 주로 의장대 행사나 국가 주요 행사에 참여합니다.
Military band members mainly participate in honor guard ceremonies or major national events.
Cultural Context
The 군악대 (gunakdae) is a highly visible and respected part of the Korean military, often performing at national ceremonies, parades, and state events. Many professional musicians or music students fulfilling their mandatory military service aspire to join the military band. Their performances, often alongside the honor guard, add solemnity and grandeur to official occasions, showcasing both musical talent and military discipline.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
군악대 연주를 들었어요.
I heard the military band perform.
군악대 공연은 언제인가요?
When is the military band's performance?
군악대 모집 공고를 봤어요.
I saw the military band recruitment notice.
Related Expressions
악대
akdae
band (general term)
연주회
yeonjuhoe
concert
행진곡
haengjinggok
march (music)
의장대
uijangdae
honor guard (often perform together)
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