"Kunqu" meaning in English

See Kunqu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 崑曲/昆曲 (kūnqǔ, literally “Kun[shan] melody”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|崑曲|lit=Kun􂀿shan􂁀 melody}} Mandarin 崑曲/昆曲 (kūnqǔ, literally “Kun[shan] melody”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kunqu
  1. A form of Chinese opera that began in the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty, in the Wu cultural area. Synonyms: Kunju, Kinqu
    Sense id: en-Kunqu-en-name-OpP3jwGd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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