断たん金ぎん

noun

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.

See also: 十二律 · 大呂

• 十じゅう二に律りつのうち、断たん金ぎんは大たい呂ろの次つぎに位い置ちする。

  Among the twelve pitches, 断金 comes after 大呂.