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琴瑟和鳴 금슬화명
Meaning
"Zither and lute sounding as one."
琴瑟和鳴 (금슬화명) means "Zither and lute sounding as one". Two different instruments sounding as one—a bond that works not by sameness but by timing.
Summary
Zither and lute sounding as one.
Origin & Background
Source: Shijing, "Chang Di" ("like the playing of qin and se together"), with "Guan Ju" and "Nü Yue Ji Ming" alongside. Qin and se are two different instruments—harmony by difference, not sameness.
Credit: Lyrics & concept by Jawoon · made with SUNO (paid license)
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