音楽アルバム
ongaku arubamu
The English phrase "music album" is translated into Japanese as 音楽アルバム (ongaku arubamu).
The term refers to a collection of recorded songs released together as a single unit.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter several variations. In many contexts, the word 音楽 (ongaku, music) is omitted and the phrase is shortened to just アルバム (arubamu). In conversation among peers, the term CD can be used to mean music album. Additionally, the term レコード can refer to a music album in general.
How do you pronounce it?
ongaku arubamu
Did you know?
- In Japan, the term シングル (shinguru) refers to a 'single' release, but these often contain multiple B-side tracks and a complete set of remixes, making them feel like small albums.
- While CD means a music album, Japan remains one of the world's largest markets for physical CDs long after the global shift to digital streaming.
- The word レコード (rekōdo) is used for 'record' in a musical sense, but it can also refer to the specific physical medium of vinyl. If you mean the concept of a world record, you must use 記録 (kiroku) instead.
Examples in context
- あのアルバムは素晴らしいですねThat album is amazing, isn't it?
- あのジャズのCDがほしいI want that jazz CD.
- 宇多田ヒカルの"First Love"というアルバムが大好きなんですI really love the album by Utada Hikaru called 'First Love'.
- ロックアルバムRock album
- ジャズアルバムJazz album
- ポップスのアルバムPop album
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are talking about their favorite artists.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さん、この音楽アルバムを聴いた？Ren-san, kono ongaku arubamu o kiita?Ren, have you listened to this music album?
- 蓮 Renまだ聴いていないよ。いい曲が多い？mada kiite inai yo. ii kyoku ga ooi?I haven't listened to it yet. Are there many good songs?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、全部最高の曲だよ！un, zenbu saikō no kyoku dayo!Yes, every song is the best!
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、今夜聴いてみるね。jaa, konya kiite miru ne.Then I'll try listening to it tonight.
