rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat

to play music; to achieve; to present a memorial to the emperor (old)

to play (musical instrument, esp. string)

to accompany (musically)

solo

to play (wind instruments)

quartet (musical ensemble)

prelude; presage

(historical) to submit a memorial to the throne; to make a formal submission to the emperor

to perform (a concerto)

variation

to perform music (as an ensemble)

to submit a report to the king; to talk to the king

memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form)

pizzicato

drum roll

to present (a document); to submit (a petition)

musical ensemble of several instruments (e.g. duet 二重奏 or trio 三重奏)

interlude (music)

to present a memorial (to the Emperor)

trio (musical ensemble)

duet (in music)

octet (musical ensemble)

(lit.) execute sb first, then report to the emperor (idiom); (fig.) to act first and report later; to take action without prior approval

piano performance