手て事ごと

noun

long instrumental interlude

In traditional Japanese music, especially koto and folk songs, a lengthy instrumental passage between vocal sections. A technical term in musicology.

• この地じ歌うたには長ながい手て事ごとが入はいっている。

  This jiuta piece contains a long instrumental interlude.

noun

wiles; tricks; finesse

Archaic or literary term for cunning tactics, especially those used by prostitutes to attract customers. Rare in modern usage.

• 遊ゆう女じょは手て事ごとを尽つくして客きゃくを引ひいたという。

  It is said that courtesans used every trick to lure customers.