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拍子記号 (ひょうしきごう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

拍ひょう子し記き号ごう

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Meanings

1

time signature

Musical term referring to the notation indicating the meter of a piece, such as 4/4 or 3/4.

この曲きょくの拍ひょう子し記き号ごうは4分ぶんの4

拍子びょうし

です

。

The time signature of this piece is 4/4.

楽がく譜ふの最さい初しょに拍ひょう子し記き号ごうが書かいてあります。

The time signature is written at the beginning of the score.

Kanji

拍clap, beat (music)
子child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
記scribe, account, narrative
号nickname, number, item

Related words

拍ひょう子し
拍子 refers to rhythm or beat in general, while 拍子記号 specifically means the time signature notation.
リズム
リズム is a broader term for rhythm, often used in everyday contexts, whereas 拍子記号 is a technical musical term.

Built from

拍ひょう子し+記き号ごう

Etymology

Compound of 拍子 (ひょうし, 'beat, rhythm') and 記号 (きごう, 'symbol, sign').