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管弦樂

简管弦乐 · 繁管弦樂

Mandarin · pinyin guǎn xián yuè

orchestral music

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管: guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
弦: xián · string; hypotenuse, crescent
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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3–2–4 · guan3 xian2 yue4

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gun2 jin4 ngok6

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orchestral music

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