- 唱歌 chànggē to singto sing a song; to sing
- 歌曲 gēqǔ songa musical composition for singing, combining lyrics with a melody
- 歌手 gēshǒu singersinger; vocalist; person who is skilled at or makes a living from singing
- 歌迷 gēmí music fanA person who is enthusiastic about singing, listening to songs, or following a particular singer; fan of a singer or a style of music
- 歌词 gēcí lyricswords of a song; lyrics
- 歌声 gēshēng singingthe sound of singing; a singing voice; metaphorically refers to the original voice or creative expression of a poet
- 歌唱 gēchàng to singto sing; to lift one's voice in song
- 诗歌 shīgē poetrypoetry and songs; a general term for all forms of poems
- 歌舞 gēwǔ singing and dancingsinging and dancing; song and dance performance
- 歌剧 gējù operaAn art form that combines music, drama, poetry, and dance into a single theatrical performance focused on singing.
- 情歌 qínggē love songa song about love; love song or madrigal
- 民歌 míngē folk songfolk song; traditional song passed down orally among the people
- 歌星 gēxīng singing starsinging star; famous singer or pop star
- 歌坛 gētán the music worldthe singing stage or music business, especially referring to the world of pop music or vocal circles
- 歌颂 gēsòng to sing the praises ofto praise through song or poetry; to extol or eulogize
- 陈凯歌 chénkǎigē Chen KaigeChen Kaige (1952-), a prominent Chinese film director associated with the Fifth Generation of Chinese cinema.
- 国歌 guógē national anthemthe official song that represents a country
- 歌谣 gēyáo balladfolk song; ballad; nursery rhyme; specifically refers to rhymes in folk literature including those that are sung and those that are recited without music
- 儿歌 érgē nursery rhymenursery rhymes or songs for children, typically characterized by simple language and a lively melody
- 歌唱家 gēchàngjiā singersinger; vocalist; a person who has achieved excellence in singing
- 歌会 gēhuì singing partyA gathering for singing performances or competitions; a singing party.
- 歌剧院 gējùyuàn opera housea theater specifically for performing opera
- 高歌 gāogē to sing loudlyto sing lustily; to lift one's voice in song
- 谷歌 gǔgē GoogleGoogle; the American internet company and search engine
- 颂歌 sònggē hymnsong or poem of praise; ode; carol
- 歌厅 gētīng singing hallA venue or hall where professional performers sing popular songs; a karaoke hall.
- 山歌 shāngē folk songA type of folk song or mountain song, typically characterized by free rhythm and simple melodies, often sung by rural workers in the mountains or fields.
- 流行歌曲 liúxínggēqǔ pop songpopular song; light music that is widely liked and sung by the general public during a certain period
- 主题歌 zhǔtígē theme songThe main song of a movie, play, or television show that helps express its central theme.
- 歌舞厅 gēwǔtīng dance halla place for singing and dancing, usually a commercial venue like a nightclub or cabaret
- 凯歌 kǎigē victory songsong of triumph; triumphal hymn; paean
- 载歌载舞 zàigēzàiwǔ to sing and danceTo sing and dance at the same time; used to describe a scene of festive celebration or joy.
- 歌舞团 gēwǔtuán song and dance troupean artistic group specialized in performing songs and dances
- 讴歌 ōugē to singto sing songs or ballads
- 秧歌 yāngge yangge dancepopular rural folk dance of the Han people, primarily in northern China; performed to the beat of drums and gongs, often with performers in costume or on stilts
- 歌喉 gēhóu singing voicesinger's voice; the ability or sound of singing
- 点歌 diǎngē to request a songTo pick or choose a specific song to be played, especially at a karaoke venue or via a radio or television request program
- 歌咏 gēyǒng to singto sing or chant, often expressing emotions through poetry or song; singing
- 歌儿 gēr song
- 高歌猛进 gāogēměngjìn to advance triumphantlyto advance while singing loudly; to make rapid and triumphant progress with high spirits
- 歌德 gēdé GoetheJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), German poet and dramatist
- 放歌 fànggē to sing loudlyto sing at the top of one's voice; to sing heartily
- 歌利亚 gēlìyà GoliathGoliath, the Philistine giant from the Bible
- 可歌可泣 kěgēkěqì deeply moving(idiom) deeply moving and inspiring; describes a heroic or tragic event that moves one to both praise and tears
- 对歌 duìgē to sing antiphonallyto sing in an antiphonal style where two people or groups take turns answering each other in song
- 歌舞剧 gēwǔjù musicalA type of theater that combines music, singing, and dance into a single performance; song and dance drama.
- 能歌善舞 nénggēshànwǔ skilled in singing and dancingskilled in both singing and dancing; also used to describe a person with many talents
- 四面楚歌 sìmiànchǔgē besieged on all sides(idiom) surrounded by enemies and isolated without help; in a desperate situation. Literally "songs of Chu on all sides," referring to the story of General Xiang Yu hearing his enemies singing the songs of his homeland, leading him to believe his territory had been captured.
- 歌舞伎 gēwǔjì kabukiA traditional Japanese form of theater featuring stylized dance, music, and elaborate makeup; traditionally performed by all-male casts.
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH