Korean Dictionary
How to say "Religious music" in Korean
“Religious music” in Korean is 종교 음악 (pronounced "Jonggyo eumak").
종교 음악
Jonggyo eumak
Usage & Context
Religious music includes hymns, chants, and other music used in worship. Korean religious music blends traditional and modern styles.
Example Sentence
종교 음악을 좋아합니다.
I like religious music.
How to use 종교 음악 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Religious music” is 종교 음악, romanized as Jonggyo eumak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '종교' (Jonggyo), sounds like 'jong' (rhymes with 'long') followed by 'gyo' (like 'yo' with a soft 'g' at the beginning). The second part, '음악' (eumak), sounds like 'uh' (as in 'cup') followed by 'mak' (as in 'mock').
More Example Sentences
Talking about personal music preferences.
저는 마음이 평화로워지는 종교 음악을 즐겨 들어요.
I enjoy listening to religious music that calms my mind.
Informing someone about local events.
이 성당에서는 매주 종교 음악 콘서트가 열립니다.
This cathedral holds a religious music concert every week.
Discussing the characteristics of Korean music.
한국의 종교 음악은 전통적인 요소와 현대적인 요소가 잘 어우러져 있어요.
Korean religious music blends traditional and modern elements well.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '종교 음악' most commonly refers to Christian hymns (찬송가, chansongga) and gospel music (복음성가, bogeumseongga), which are very popular. Buddhist chants (범패, beompae) are also a significant form of religious music, though less heard in daily life outside of temples. Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) is a thriving genre in Korea, often blending pop and rock styles with religious lyrics.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
종교 음악 감상
listening to religious music
종교 음악 콘서트
religious music concert
종교 음악 축제
religious music festival
Related Expressions
찬송가
chansongga
hymn (Christian)
성가
seongga
sacred music, hymn
복음성가
bogeumseongga
gospel song
범패
beompae
Buddhist chant
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