noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lyricism; expression of emotion
Refers to the lyrical quality of expressing personal feelings, especially in poetry, music, or art. Often contrasted with 叙事 (じょじ, 'narration' or 'epic').
Antonyms: 叙事 (じょじ)
この詩には強い叙情が感じられる。
This poem has a strong sense of lyricism.
叙情的な風景を描いた絵だ。
It's a painting that depicts a lyrical landscape.
叙事 refers to narration or epic storytelling, focusing on events and actions, while 叙情 focuses on personal emotions and lyrical expression.
From the kanji 叙 (relate, describe) and 情 (feelings, emotion). The alternative spelling 抒情 uses 抒 (express). The word is a Sino-Japanese compound (kango) used to describe lyrical expression in art and literature.