temple bell
Refers to a bell used in Buddhist temples, specifically the type called 鳧鐘. The term is rare and mostly encountered in historical or religious contexts.
The old temple's bell rang out beautifully morning and evening.
7th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. G sharp)
Historical musical term from the ancient Japanese twelve-tone system (十二律). Equivalent to approximately G sharp. Rare outside musicological discussions.
In the ancient twelve-tone system, 鳧鐘 corresponds to G sharp in modern scales.