gǔdiǎn

鼓点

Word · NounTraditional鼓點

drumbeat; rhythm of drum in opera

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

drumbeat; rhythm of a drum

Literally refers to the rhythmic pattern created by striking a drum.

Gǔ鼓
shēng声
zhèn阵
zhèn阵
 ,
gǔ鼓
diǎn点
kēng铿
qiāng锵
yǒu有
lì力
 。

The drums boomed with a powerful and resonant beat.

Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
gēn跟
zhe着
nà那
qiáng强
liè烈
de的
gǔ鼓
diǎn点
tiào跳
wǔ舞
 。

He likes to dance to that strong drumbeat.

2.

noun

rhythm of clappers and drums in Chinese opera; conductor's beat

technical

A technical term in Chinese opera where the drummer uses specific rhythms to lead the orchestra and cue actors.

Luó锣
gǔ鼓
jiā家
huo伙
de的
jié节
zòu奏
quán全
kào靠
sī司
gǔ鼓
de的
gǔ鼓
diǎn点
zhǐ指
huī挥
 。

The rhythm of the gongs and drums is entirely directed by the conductor's drumbeat.

Wǔ武
shēng生
yǎn演
yuán员
suí随
zhe着
jí急
cù促
de的
gǔ鼓
diǎn点
chū出
chǎng场
liàng亮
xiàng相
 。

The military role actor made his entrance, following the rapid drumbeats.

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Zhè这
yī一
duàn段
dǎ打
gǔ鼓
diǎn点
r儿
dǎ打
de得
hǎo好
jí极
le了
 。

The drumming rhythm in this section was played excellently.