上かみ無む

noun

12th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C♯)

Technical term from traditional Japanese music theory, corresponding to the twelfth pitch of the ancient chromatic scale (十二律). Used in historical or musicological contexts.

See also: 応鐘 · 十二律

• 上かみ無むは十じゅう二に律りつの第だい十じゅう二に音おんで、洋よう楽がくのCシャープに近ちかいとされる。

  Kamimu is the twelfth note of the twelve-tone scale, said to be close to C sharp in Western music.