Korean Dictionary
How to say "Music" in Korean
“Music” in Korean is 음악 (pronounced "Eumak").
음악
Eumak
Usage & Context
K-pop has made Korean music world-famous. '노래 (norae)' means song, and '노래방 (noraebang)' is the Korean word for karaoke room — a must-do activity in Korea.
Example Sentence
한국 음악을 자주 들어요.
I often listen to Korean music.
How to use 음악 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Music” is 음악, romanized as Eumak.
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 음악.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'eu-mak' — 'eum' has a short 'uh' vowel with 'm,' and 'ak' rhymes with 'ock' with unreleased 'k.'
More Example Sentences
hobby chat
음악 듣는 거 좋아해요.
I like listening to music.
getting to know someone
클래식 음악 좋아해요?
Do you like classical music?
student life
음악 없으면 공부 못해요.
I can't study without music.
Cultural Context
음악 is the general term — specific genres are 케이팝 (K-pop), 발라드 (ballad), 트로트 (trot, Korean country-pop), 인디 (indie). Music festivals like 펜타포트 and 자라섬 draw huge crowds. Busking in 홍대 is a cultural staple, and 노래방 (karaoke) is a national pastime for all ages.
Editorial note
We review entries like 음악 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
음악 들어요.
I'm listening to music.
음악 좋아해요.
I like music.
음악 틀어 주세요.
Please play some music.
Related Expressions
노래
norae
song
가수
gasu
singer
케이팝
keipap
K-pop
음악 감상
eumak gamsang
listening to music (appreciation)
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