non-musical
/ˌnɒnˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːnˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ (ame, ipa)
non-musical — 形容詞
1. describing an event, activity, or part of something that does not involve music
非音樂的
與音樂無關的活動或作品
describing an event, activity, or part of something that does not involve music in any way
The drama school offers non-musical productions like Shakespeare every spring term.
這所戲劇學校每年春季都會推出非音樂類的劇目，例如莎士比亞作品。
non-musical + production / play
Gita prefers non-musical films and finds movie soundtracks too distracting.
Gita 偏好非音樂類的電影，覺得電影配樂太干擾。
non-musical + film / movie
The festival included several non-musical activities such as poetry readings and craft workshops.
這場藝術節安排了好幾項非音樂類活動，像是詩歌朗讀和手作工作坊。
Esteban joined a non-musical theatre group to focus on his acting and dialogue.
Esteban 加入了一個非音樂類的劇團，專心鑽研表演和台詞。
The studio also handles non-musical content like audiobooks and radio dramas.
這間錄音室也製作非音樂類內容，例如有聲書和廣播劇。
- spoken
used of plays or pieces without singing or instruments; narrower than non-musical
- instrumental-free
specifically lacking instruments; a narrower technical phrase
- musical
involving or using music, especially as a main feature
文法句型
non-musical event
non-musical activity
non-musical part of [something]
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun naming an event, work, or activity. Distinguish from sense 3, which describes a person who lacks musical skill or interest.
常見錯誤
2. describing a voice or sound that is rough, flat, or harsh, and not pleasant to l
不悅耳的
聲音粗啞、平板、不好聽的
describing a voice or sound that is rough, flat, or harsh, and not pleasant to listen to
Mert spoke in a flat, non-musical voice that made even cheerful news sound dull.
Mert 說話的聲音平板又不悅耳，連好消息聽起來都索然無味。
non-musical voice
The old kettle gave off a thin, non-musical whistle every morning in the kitchen.
那只舊水壺每天早上都會在廚房發出單薄又不悅耳的笛聲。
non-musical + sound noun
Critics described the singer's lower notes as harsh and non-musical.
樂評形容那位歌手的低音粗糙、不悅耳。
The crow outside Apinya's window had a loud, non-musical cry that woke the whole house.
Apinya 窗外那隻烏鴉的叫聲又大又不悅耳，把全家人都吵醒了。
The broken violin produced a scratchy, non-musical sound that hurt everyone's ears.
那把壞掉的小提琴發出刺耳、不悅耳的聲音，讓大家的耳朵都很難受。
- harsh
unpleasant in a rough, sharp way; common everyday word
- tuneless
lacking a clear melody; usually about singing or whistling
- discordant
sounding out of tune or clashing; more formal
文法句型
non-musical voice
non-musical sound
sound + non-musical
用法筆記
Often paired with adjectives like flat, harsh, or scratchy that describe sound quality. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense always describes how something sounds, not whether it involves music.
常見錯誤
3. describing a person who is not skilled at music or has no real interest in playi
沒音樂天分的
對音樂不擅長或無興趣的人
describing a person who is not skilled at music or has no real interest in playing or listening to it
Lan grew up in a completely non-musical family where nobody played an instrument.
Lan 在一個完全沒音樂天分的家庭長大，家裡沒人會樂器。
non-musical family
Daniel admits he is hopelessly non-musical and cannot hold a single note.
Daniel 坦承自己完全沒音樂天分，連一個音都唱不準。
be + non-musical
Even non-musical children enjoy the simple rhythm games at this preschool.
即使是沒音樂天分的孩子，也很喜歡這所幼兒園的簡單節奏遊戲。
Quan is so non-musical that his friends never invite him to karaoke nights.
Quan 太沒音樂天分了，朋友從來不約他唱卡拉OK。
The teacher pairs non-musical students with patient classmates during the singing lessons.
老師會讓沒音樂天分的學生在唱歌課時和有耐心的同學配對。
文法句型
non-musical person
non-musical child
subject + be + non-musical
用法筆記
Often paired with adverbs like completely, hopelessly, or totally. Subject is usually a person, family, or group of people. Distinguish from sense 1, where the noun is an event or work rather than a person.