乐府 (樂府) yuèfǔ

  1. yuèfǔ noun yuefu
    Domain: Literature 文学 , Subdomain: China , Concept: Genre 体裁
    Notes: Yuefu is a lyrical style of poetry meant to be sung. A representative example of Song of Eternal Regret 长恨歌 by Bai Juyi 白居易 (772-846) (Idema and Haft 1997, p. 117)
  2. Yuè Fǔ proper noun Bureau of Music
    Domain: History 历史 , Subdomain: Western Han
    Notes: Established by Emperor Wu of Han 汉武帝 to organize music for court rituals and feasts (Idema and Haft 1997, p. 117)

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