曲
Chinese opera; song; musical score
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
Chinese qu (traditional opera form)
formalA literary and artistic form originating from Southern Song and Jin dynasties, popular in Yuan Dynasty, more flexible in syntax and diction than ci poetry.
Yuan qu is an important part of ancient Chinese literature.
Guan Hanqing is one of the most famous qu writers in the Yuan Dynasty.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This san qu (prose-style qu) expresses the author's weariness of official life.
Yuan qu includes two forms: zaju (variety play) and san qu (prose-style qu).
Many classic Yuan qu works are still widely sung today.
noun
song; tune
Refers to a complete musical work with lyrics, often used in informal contexts with the diminutive suffix ～儿.
This folk song with a beautiful melody has been passed down for over a hundred years.
Peking Opera is one of the most representative traditional Chinese operas.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The children are singing a cheerful children's song.
He sang a loud and clear song and won applause from the entire audience.
The theme song of this TV series is very popular.
noun
musical score; sheet music
Refers to the written notation of a song or piece of music.
The March of the Volunteers, created by Nie Er, is the national anthem of China.
Please write the sheet music for this song on the blackboard.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This composer wrote a moving musical score for the film.
I am learning how to read numbered musical notation and staff notation.
He restored the sheet music for this old song from memory.