Musical instruments
When exploring the rich tapestry of world music, proficiency in Russian opens up a vast array of musical traditions. From the intricate melodies of Balalaika to the soulful strains of the Gusli, understanding the Russian language allows you to connect more deeply with these instruments and their cultural significance.
Moreover, learning Russian enhances your ability to communicate directly with musicians, composers, and performers from Russia. This can be particularly beneficial when studying classical compositions or folk music arrangements, as many essential details and nuances are often conveyed in the original language.
I play the piano.
Я играю на пианино.
She plays the violin beautifully.
Она играет на скрипкеbeautifully.
He loves to play the guitar.
Он любит играть на гитаре.
We listen to live flute music.
Мы слушаем живую музыку на флейте.
The clarinet is her favorite instrument.
Скандал — это ее любимый инструмент.
Do you know how to play the drums?
Вы знаете, как играть на баяне?
He taught me to play the cello.
Он научил меня играть на контрабасе.
She's learning to play the saxophone.
Она учится играть на саксофоне.
We often play the harp together.
Мы часто играем на ксилофоне вместе.
They enjoy playing the trumpet.
Они наслаждаются игрой на тубе.
I prefer to play the accordion.
Я предпочитаю играть на аккордеоне.
The violinist plays with great emotion.
Виолинист играет с большим чувством.
He plays the mandolin as well.
Он также играет на мандолине.
She teaches children to play the flute.
Она учит детей играть на флейте.
They practice playing the xylophone.
Они практикуют игру на хлебном пианино.
We're listening to someone play the harpsichord.
Мы слушаем, как играют на фортепиано.
She can play the hammered dulcimer too.
Она也能演奏拨弦古钢琴。
The band plays the banjo and fiddle.
Группа играет на бугелях и скрипке.
He often plays the triangle in the orchestra.
Он часто играет в три角形(三角形在俄语中应写作"триангул") в оркестре.
She plays the bagpipes at traditional festivals.
Она играет на гайках на традиционных фестивалях.
They practice playing the recorder together.
Они играют на флейте вместе.