哀あい調ちょうを帯おびた

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

plaintive; sad; mournful

Describes a melody, tone, voice, or atmosphere that carries a sorrowful or plaintive quality. Used prenominally to modify nouns like 曲, 声, 調べ.

• 彼かの女じょは哀あい調ちょうを帯おびた声こえで昔むかしの話はなしを語かたった。

  She told old stories in a plaintive voice.

• その哀あい調ちょうを帯おびたメロディーは聴きく人ひとの心こころを打うつ。

  That plaintive melody touches the hearts of those who hear it.