#37 The real universal language: Music 为什么音乐这么重要？| Chinese Comprehensible Input

I believe music is the true universal language—you don’t need to study it; you just need to feel it, and you can convey complex ideas and emotions. This partly explains the significance of music—it transcends time, space, and culture. On a personal level, I’ve also been finding different ways to deepen my connection with music. It’s not just about listening; I also learn instruments, and in the future, I hope to study composition as well. What is your relationship with music? 00:00 The Journey Begins: My Path in Learning Instruments 02:12 The Influence of Japanese Music and Childhood Memories 04:20 The Beauty of Melody: A Comparison Between Japanese and Western Music 05:22 Music as Emotion, Communication, and a Universal Language 10:55 Spirit of the Times: The Evolution of Chinese Music 15:20 The Formation of Musical Taste and Memory 我认为音乐是真正的通用语言—不需要学习，只需要感受，你就能传达复杂的意思和情绪。 这也部分解释了音乐的重要性——跨越了时间、空间，以及文化。 从个人层面而言，我也是通过各种办法增加自己和音乐真正接触的机会，不仅仅是听音乐，我还学习乐器，未来还想学习作曲。 你和音乐的关系是怎样的？ 00:00 音乐启程：我的乐器学习之路 02:12 日本音乐的影响与童年记忆 04:20 旋律之美：日西音乐风格对比 05:22 音乐——情绪、交流与通用语言 10:55 时代精神：中国音乐的演变 15:20 音乐偏好的形成与记忆 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared a secret “recipe” on how to carve out enough time to learn languages in your busy life. Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/6A4B0qJngcw Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: [email protected] Video: China