曲牌
Chinese
tune; song; bent tune; song; bent; crooked; wrong |
cards; game pieces; signboard cards; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet | ||
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trad. (曲牌) | 曲 | 牌 | |
simp. #(曲牌) | 曲 | 牌 |
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Noun
曲牌
- the generic term for a stock tune or melody used in traditional Chinese instrumental or vocal music, often as the basis for variation
Synonyms
- 牌子 (páizi)
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