bā​yīn

ancient instrument classification

  • created sense approved 八音 · bā​yīn · ancient instrument classification — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    八音

    bā​yīn

    ancient instrument classification

    The ancient Chinese system for classifying musical instruments into eight categories based on their material: metal, stone, silk, bamboo, gourd, clay, leather, and wood

    八 (literal) → 八 · bā · eight 音 (literal) → 音 · yīn · sound

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  • created sense approved 八音 · bā​yīn · music — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    八音

    bā​yīn

    music

    A general term for music or the sounds produced by various musical instruments.

    八 (literal) → 八 · bā · eight 音 (literal) → 音 · yīn · sound

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