noun
temple bell
Refers to a bell used in Buddhist temples, specifically the type called 鳧鐘. The term is rare and mostly encountered in historical or religious contexts.
古いお寺の鳧鐘は、朝夕に美しい音を響かせていた。
The old temple's bell rang out beautifully morning and evening.
noun
7th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. G sharp)
Historical musical term from the ancient Japanese twelve-tone system (十二律). Equivalent to approximately G sharp. Rare outside musicological discussions.
十二律の鳧鐘は、現代の音階で言うと嬰トにあたる。
In the ancient twelve-tone system, 鳧鐘 corresponds to G sharp in modern scales.