(yīng) - Ying — refers to ancient Chinese music, particularly & beautiful music or melody.

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· yīng

Ying — refers to ancient Chinese music, particularly the elegant music of Emperor Ku;

beautiful music or melody.

Ying — refers to ancient Chinese music, particularlybeautiful music or melody.

Usage highlights

Ancient musicElegant musicCeremonial musicMusical harmony韺韶韺音

Synonyms

  • music (general term)
  • sound, music
  • ancient ceremonial music

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The elegant music of Emperor Ku (帝喾之乐韺).
  • Ancient court music (韺韶, referring to ancient ceremonial music).
  • Beautiful melody (韺音).

Collocations

  • Ancient music(古韺)
  • Elegant music(雅韺)
  • Ceremonial music(礼韺)
  • Musical harmony(韺和)
  • ancient ceremonial music(韺韶)
  • beautiful musical sound(韺音)

Idioms

  • The harmonious music of ancient times(韺韶之音)
  • Elegant ceremonial music(韺礼之乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese musical tradition, specifically associated with Emperor Ku.
  • Represents the highest form of ceremonial and court music in ancient China.
  • Used in classical texts to describe refined and harmonious musical performances.

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