"ryo" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese 呂 (ryo). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|呂|tr=ryo}} Japanese 呂 (ryo) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ryo (uncountable)
  1. (music) An anhemitonic pentatonic scale used in a Japanese Buddhist chant, and built up by intervals of major second, major second, minor third, major second, minor third. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
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