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chanting of poetry; poetic recitation
The traditional art of reciting classical Chinese or Japanese poetry in a melodic, chanting style.
祖父は吟詠が趣味だ。
My grandfather's hobby is poetry chanting.
文化祭で吟詠の発表が行われた。
A poetry chanting performance was held at the cultural festival.
吟詠は漢詩や和歌を独特の節回しで詠む日本の伝統芸能で、腹式呼吸と発声の訓練にもなる。
Ginei is a traditional Japanese performing art of reciting Chinese poems and waka with a distinctive melodic style, and it also serves as training in abdominal breathing and vocalization.
A compound of 吟 (to recite, to chant) and 詠 (to compose or recite poetry). Also called 詩吟, which is the more commonly used synonym in everyday speech.
This art form involves chanting classical 漢詩 (Chinese poetry) and 和歌 (Japanese poetry) with a stylized melodic delivery. It remains popular as a hobby among older Japanese, with many local clubs and regional competitions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 吟詠を学ぶ: to study poetry chanting
- 吟詠大会: poetry chanting competition
- 吟詠の流派: schools of poetry chanting
RELATED TERMS:
- 詩吟: poetry chanting (common synonym)
- 漢詩: Chinese poetry
- 和歌: classical Japanese poetry
- 朗読: reading aloud; recitation (modern, without melodic chanting)