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節奏 (せっそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

節せっ奏そう

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Meanings

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noun

music

A somewhat formal or technical term for rhythm, used primarily in musical contexts.

この曲きょくの節せっ奏そうはとても複ふく雑ざつだ。
The rhythm of this piece is very complex.

Kanji

節node, season, period
奏play music, speak to a ruler, complete

Similar words

リズム
リズム is the common, everyday word for rhythm in both musical and general contexts. 節奏 is a more formal, technical term used mainly in music.

Etymology

The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 節 (section, melody) and 奏 (play music) combine to convey the idea of rhythmic structure in music.