book of tune patterns; musical score
Meanings
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collection of musical tune patterns; reference book of tune formulas for composition
technicalRefers to historical reference works that catalog tune patterns (曲调) used in traditional Chinese opera and poetry, such as the Qing Dynasty's 《九宫大成南北词宫谱》.
The Qu Pu compiled by Wang Yiqing is important material for studying Qing Dynasty opera music.
Ancient composers often consulted tune pattern books to determine the meter for filling in lyrics.
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This tune pattern collection includes all the tune formats of Yuan Dynasty zaju drama.
noun
musical score; music (excluding lyrics)
Refers to the written notation of music, or the instrumental/vocal melody without the words. Distinguished from 歌词 (lyrics).
The sheet music for this song is very simple, suitable for beginners to play.
Please print the lyrics and the musical score separately.
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He looked at the sheet music, playing the piano and humming along.
The musical notation for this ancient tune has been lost.