also: たいぞく
noun
third note of the ancient Chinese chromatic scale (approx. E)
Technical term from ancient Chinese music theory; part of the 十二律 (twelve pitches).
十二律のうち、太簇は三番目の音律である。
Among the twelve pitches, Taizō is the third note.
noun
Archaic term for the first month of the lunar calendar; rarely used in modern Japanese.
旧暦では、太簇は正月を指す。
In the old lunar calendar, Taizō refers to the first month.