ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used especially for string instruments, but can refer to playing any instrument in a graceful or expressive manner. Often has a literary or elegant tone.
彼女はバイオリンを美しく奏でた。
She played the violin beautifully.
静かな夜に、誰かがピアノを奏でている
In the quiet night, someone is playing the piano.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Obsolete intransitive use meaning 'to dance'. Not used in modern Japanese; replaced by 踊る.
古語では「かなでる」が舞うことを意味した。
In classical Japanese, 'kanaderu' meant to dance.