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