"ritsu" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Japanese 律 (ritsu) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|律|tr=ritsu}} Japanese 律 (ritsu) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ritsu (uncountable)
  1. (music) An anhemitonic pentatonic scale used in a Japanese Buddhist chant, and built up by intervals of major second, minor third, major second, major second, minor third. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-ritsu-en-noun-fuz2uggW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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