pace; tempo; the regular rhythm of a process or lifestyle

to play a musical instrument; to give an instrumental performance

To produce the desired result; to be successful or show results

to accompany a singer, dancer, or soloist with one or more musical instruments

to play a musical instrument by plucking strings or striking keys, such as a piano or guitar

The musical introduction to a performance or song (abbreviation for [[前奏曲|前奏曲|qian2 zou4 qu3]]); a sign or event that comes before something more important; a harbinger or beginning.

a musical performance or composition for a single instrument

a public musical performance, typically given by one or more performers

The rhythmic quality of music or the ability to perceive and feel rhythm in music and dance.

an accomplished performer on a musical instrument; virtuoso instrumentalist

a large musical composition usually consisting of three movements, featuring one or more solo instruments playing in dialogue with an orchestra

(bound form) a formal report or petition written to the emperor, used during the Ming and Qing dynasties and folded in an accordion style; also called a [[折子|摺子|zhe2 zi5]]

A musical performance by two or more instrumentalists, where each player plays a different part; such ensembles are categorized by the number of parts, such as a duet [[二重奏|二重奏|er4 chong2 zou4]] or trio [[三重奏|三重奏|san1 chong2 zou4]]

an official document submitted by a government official to the emperor in ancient China

to perform music together as an ensemble; to play in a group with different instruments or parts

To perform music or play a tune; often used in the context of a ceremony or formal event.

to perform on a woodwind or brass instrument by blowing into it

A musical composition for four instruments (usually in the form of a sonata with four movements) or a performance involving four instrumentalists, each playing a different part.

A type of musical composition, typically consisting of three or four movements, written for a solo instrument or for a solo instrument with accompaniment

to win a victory; to score a success; to return in triumph while playing a victory song

(music) to perform a musical variation; a technique used to modify a theme, melody, or rhythm while maintaining its basic characteristics

musician or instrumentalist who performs a piece of music

instrumental duet; a musical performance where two instruments play different parts together

an official document submitted by a minister or official to an emperor in imperial China; also known as [[奏章|奏章|zou4 zhang1]] or [[奏议|奏議|zou4 yi4]]

Literally meaning to execute a criminal before reporting to the emperor, this idiom describes taking decisive action or handling a matter before getting approval from a superior.

(literary) to report or submit a proposal to the emperor; to speak to the monarch

A short piece of music serving as an introduction to a larger work such as an opera or suite, or an independent short instrumental composition, often for piano, based on a single theme or motif

To perform music where one or more solo instruments play in coordination with an orchestra

General term for formal petitions or reports submitted by officials to the emperor in ancient China.

(of two or more people) to play the same melody or musical part at the same time

A formal written report or petition submitted by an official to the emperor in imperial China.

to be effective; to achieve the desired result

A musical composition or movement based on a specific theme that is developed through various changes in melody, rhythm, or harmony.

(literary) an official document or memorial presented by a subject to the emperor or sovereign

to win a victory; to achieve success in a task or competition

to sound rhythmically; to chirp or sing, especially used for insects or birds

To play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one; often used formally for playing the [[琴|琴|qin2]]

Short musical interlude or entr’acte played between the acts of an opera or play; a short independent instrumental piece with a free form, or a short movement within a larger suite or symphony

music performed using wind instruments; band music

(literary) to report or submit a document to the emperor; to present a formal petition to the imperial court

a person who provides musical accompaniment for a soloist or ensemble

(idiom) a perfect finish; a grand finale; originally describing a piece of music ending on a refined or elegant note

A musical composition for three instruments; also refers to the group of three musicians performing such a piece.

(literary) to recommend or nominate a person to the emperor or the throne for a reward, promotion, or official title

An octet; a musical ensemble consisting of eight performers or a musical composition for eight instruments or more voices or instruments.

a musical composition for six instruments or voices; a group of six performers

(historical) to submit a memorandum to the emperor to report an official's crimes or to impeach them

To perform, or an act of performing, music or a play spontaneously without a script or written score

A musical piece played at the end of a service or performance.