- 音乐会 yīnyuèhuì concertconcert; a public performance of vocal or instrumental music
- 音乐剧 yīnyuèjù musicala theatrical performance or film that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
- 音乐家 yīnyuèjiā musiciansomeone who is highly skilled in music, especially as a performer or composer
- 流行音乐 liúxíngyīnyuè pop musicpopular music; pop music
- 音乐厅 yīnyuètīng concert halla large hall or auditorium specifically designed for musical performances and listening
- 背景音乐 bèijǐngyīnyuè background musicmusic used to accompany a scene or activity, often in the background to provide atmosphere or (in workplaces) to improve efficiency; soundtrack; musical setting
- 音乐节 yīnyuèjié music festival
- 古典音乐 gǔdiǎnyīnyuè classical musicWestern traditional music, especially from the period between the Baroque and Romantic eras
- 轻音乐 qīngyīnyuè light musiclight music; easy listening music with a simple structure, lively rhythm, and pleasant melody, often instrumental and without lyrics
- 电子音乐 diànzǐyīnyuè electronic musicMusic created using computer technology, software, or electronic instruments; often abbreviated as [[电音|電音|dian4 yin1]]
- 爵士音乐 juéshìyīnyuè jazzjazz music; a loanword based on the English pronunciation
- 广东音乐 guǎngdōngyīnyuè Guangdong folk musicTraditional folk music popular in the Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau regions, typically featuring instruments like the [[高胡|高胡|gao1 hu2]] and [[扬琴|揚琴|yang2 qin2]].
- 音乐片 yīnyuèpiàn musical filmA film or television show that focuses on the life and work of musicians, or where music plays a central role in driving the plot forward.
- 标题音乐 biāotíyīnyuè program musicInstrumental music intended to represent a story, image, or landscape, often given a specific title or descriptive text by the composer.
- 热门音乐 rèményīnyuè popular musicpopular music; a style of music characterized by fast rhythms and high energy
- 蓝领音乐 lánlǐngyīnyuè country musicblue-collar music; a synonym for country music, often associated with working-class culture and traditional instruments like guitar or harmonica
- 计算机音乐 jìsuànjīyīnyuè computer musicmusic composed or performed with the aid of computers and digital technology
- 音乐TV yīnyuètìwēi MTVMTV (Music Television), the American cable television network; same as [[音乐电视|音樂電視|yin1 yue4 dian4 shi4]]
- 音乐专辑 yīnyuèzhuānjí music albummusic album; record album
- 音乐之声 yīnyuèzhīshēng The Sound of MusicBroadway musical (1959) and Academy Award-winning movie (1965)
- 音乐光碟 yīnyuèguāngdié music CDcompact disc containing recorded music
- 音乐台 yīnyuètái music stationmusic broadcasting station or radio channel focused on music
- 音乐喷泉 yīnyuèpēnquán musical fountainA decorative fountain controlled by electronic devices that cause water jets to move in rhythm and intensity with music, often accompanied by colored lights.
- 音乐学 yīnyuèxué musicologythe academic and scientific study of music
- 音乐学院 yīnyuèxuéyuàn music conservatorymusic academy; conservatory of music; music college
- 音乐电视 yīnyuèdiànshì Music TelevisionTelevision programming or channels dedicated to music and music videos, abbreviated as MTV
- 音乐盒 yīnyuèhé music boxA small mechanical instrument inside a box that plays music automatically when a spring-loaded cylinder or disk is wound and released.
- 音乐茶座 yīnyuècházuò music teahouseA leisure venue or tea garden equipped with an audio system or live singers where customers enjoy music while drinking tea; also refers to the seating area within such a place
- 音乐院 yīnyuèyuàn music conservatoryA professional school or academy specializing in the study and practice of music; music college
- 上海音乐学院 shànghǎiyīnyuèxuéyuàn Shanghai Conservatory of Music
- 饶舌音乐 ráoshéyīnyuè rap music
- 严肃音乐 yánsùyīnyuè classical musicserious music; musical works with serious content and rigorous artistic form intended for aesthetic or educational purposes
- 中央音乐学院 zhōngyāngyīnyuèxuéyuàn Central Conservatory of MusicCentral Conservatory of Music; a prestigious public music school in Beijing, China
- 出神音乐 chūshényīnyuè trance musicthe electronic dance music genre known as trance
- 华纳音乐集团 huánàyīnyuèjítuán Warner Music GroupThe American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate
- 印度音乐 yìndùyīnyuè Indian musicIndian music, including genres such as Bhangra
- 乡村音乐 xiāngcūnyīnyuè country musicA genre of North American popular music based on traditional folk music of the rural South; often features instruments like the guitar or harmonica and may be referred to as [[蓝领音乐|藍領音樂|lan2 ling3 yin1 yue4]].
- 民俗音乐 mínsúyīnyuè folk musicTraditional music of the common people that reflects a nation's cultural heritage; usually passed down orally rather than being composed by a specific professional musician.
- 民族音乐学 mínzúyīnyuèxué ethnomusicologythe study of music within its cultural and social context
- 民间音乐 mínjiānyīnyuè folk musictraditional music that originates from and is passed down among common people
- 环球音乐集团 huánqiúyīnyuèjítuán Universal Music GroupThe largest music holding company in the world, often referred to as UMG
- 现代音乐 xiàndàiyīnyuè modern musicmodern music; contemporary music
- 电影音乐 diànyǐngyīnyuè film musicmusic composed for a movie or a movie score
- 电脑音乐 diànnǎoyīnyuè computer musicMusic created or processed using computers and electronic instruments, allowing for complex sound combinations and variations.
- 纯音乐 chúnyīnyuè instrumental musicmusic that is played only on instruments and does not feature any singing or vocals
- 舞台音乐 wǔtáiyīnyuè musical theatermusical theater; music composed for a stage performance