noun
brief genealogy; condensed family tree
A simplified or abridged genealogical chart, often showing only direct lineage or key ancestors.
この本の巻末には、歴代天皇の略譜が載っている。
At the end of this book, there is a brief genealogy of successive emperors.
noun
numbered musical notation
A simplified music notation system using numbers (1–7) for scale degrees, common in some Asian countries. Contrasted with 本譜 (standard staff notation).
See also: 本譜
中国や台湾では、略譜で書かれた楽譜がよく使われる。
In China and Taiwan, sheet music written in numbered notation is often used.