Lingaku呂【りょ】
Frequency rank: – (for form りょ: 42,321. – 43,060.)
- bass range (in Japanese music)musicabbreviation
- six even-numbered notes of the ancient chromatic scalesee also 十二律 and 律
- Japanese seven-tone gagaku scale similar to Mixolydian mode (corresp. to: re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do)see also 呂旋
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 呂【りょ】
- りょFrequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- bass range (in Japanese music)
- six even-numbered notes of the ancient chromatic scale
- Japanese seven-tone gagaku scale similar to Mixolydian mode (corresp. to: re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do)
This meaning refers to the lower vocal or instrumental range in traditional Japanese music, often associated with a deeper sound that underpins melodies.
This meaning refers to a specific subset of notes in a historical music scale, typically used in traditional compositions and can provide a unique and rich harmonic texture.
In ancient harmonies, the six even-numbered notes played an important role.
This meaning describes a specific scale used in gagaku, the traditional court music of Japan, which aligns with the Mixolydian mode in terms of its tonal structure, influencing various musical pieces.
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