2nd note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. D sharp)
Technical term from traditional Japanese music theory, specifically the second note of the twelve-tone chromatic scale (十二律). Corresponds roughly to D sharp in Western music. Used in historical or musicological contexts.
Among the twelve pitches, 断金 comes after 大呂.
Standard kanji spelling for this musical term.
Variant kanji spelling; less common than 断金.
The term originates from the ancient Chinese musical system adopted into Japanese court music. The exact derivation of the characters 断金 is uncertain; they are conventionally associated with this specific pitch.