清商
Chinese
clear; distinct; complete; pure | commerce; consult | ||
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trad. (清商) | 清 | 商 | |
simp. #(清商) | 清 | 商 |
Etymology
So named as music of the shang note (the second pitch of the Chinese pentatonic scale) is usually sorrowful.
Pronunciation
Noun
清商
- (music) The traditional court music of the Han nationality and the dominant form of musical performances of the Imperial Chinese court.
Synonyms
- 清商樂/清商乐 (qīngshāngyuè)
- 清樂/清乐 (qīngyuè)