Where does “gagaku” come from?
gagaku (English) comes from Middle Chinese 雅樂 — ancient ceremonial music.
gagaku (English): the ancient court ritual classical music of...
Definitions
- the ancient court ritual classical music of...
Ancestry of “gagaku”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Chinese | 雅樂 | ancient ceremonial music |