also: しょうせつ
noun
4th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. F)
Archaic musical term from the Japanese twelve-tone system; corresponds to 夾鐘.
十二律のうち、勝絶は夾鐘にあたる。
Among the twelve pitches, 勝絶 corresponds to 夾鐘.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes outstanding natural beauty or superb scenery; usually read しょうぜつ. Can be used as a suru-verb.
この渓谷の景色はまさに勝絶だ。
The scenery of this valley is truly superb.
その眺めは勝絶している。
The view is outstanding.