compose music; sing to an existing melody
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to compose music; to write a piece of music
literaryClassical, literary term for composing, often used in historical or artistic contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
cí词
rén人
gōng工
yú于
dù度
qǔ曲
，
chuàng创
zuò作
le了
xǔ许
duō多
yōu优
měi美
de的
zuò作
pǐn品
。
This lyricist is skilled at composing music and has created many beautiful works.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
gōng宫
tíng廷
yuè乐
shī师
jīng经
cháng常
dù度
qǔ曲
yǐ以
gōng供
jūn君
wáng王
xīn欣
shǎng赏
。
Court musicians in ancient times often composed music for the emperor's enjoyment.
verb
to sing according to an existing melody; to render a tune
literaryRefers to performing a song by following an established tune, often in traditional Chinese opera or song.
Tā他
shēn深
ān谙
yīn音
lǜ律
，
shàn善
yú于
dù度
qǔ曲
。
He has a deep understanding of musical tones and is adept at singing to existing melodies.
Zhè这
wèi位
gē歌
zhě者
yī依
zhào照
gǔ古
pǔ谱
，
chóng重
xīn新
dù度
qǔ曲
yǎn演
chàng唱
。
This singer performed the song anew by following the ancient musical score.