also: ちゅうろ
noun
6th note of the ancient Chinese chromatic scale (approx. G)
Technical term from ancient Chinese music theory; corresponds to the sixth pitch in the twelve-tone system (十二律). Also associated with the mode 双調.
十二律のうち、仲呂は第六番目の音律にあたる。
Among the twelve pitches, 仲呂 corresponds to the sixth note.
noun
Archaic term for the fourth month of the lunar calendar. Rarely used in modern Japanese outside historical or literary contexts.
旧暦では、仲呂は四月を指す。
In the old lunar calendar, 仲呂 refers to the fourth month.
From Chinese musical terminology; the characters 仲 (middle) and 呂 (a pitch standard) combine to name the sixth note of the ancient chromatic scale. The lunar month usage is a later extension.