Definition of 四拍子 (よんびょうし)
よんびょうし
                        四拍子
よんびょうし
yonbyoushi
noun
1.
quadruple time, four-four time, common time(music term)
2.
the four instruments in the accompanying orchestra in noh, etc. (flute, floor drum, small hand drum, large hand drum)(music term)
Other readings:
                四拍子【しびょうし】
、4拍子【よんびょうし】
、4拍子【しびょうし】
                Related Kanji
| 四 | four | 
| 拍 | clap, beat (music) | 
| 子 | child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac |