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