歌

an utai (noh chant) piece for recitation

accompanied singing in which the singing is emphasized over the instrumental part (emphasised)

word mainly used in tanka; poetical word

Okinawan fixed form poetry

var. of folksong; var. of koto or shamisen music; medley of (Japanese) songs

god of waka; god of song; muse

utai (noh chant) piece for recitation

dirge; elegy; threnody

great poet

original song

prefatory song or poem; opening song

work song

bawdy song; lewd song; obscene song

elegy; dirge

metaphorical poem (of the Man'yōshū)

Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading; annual New Year's tanka-reading party held at the Imperial Palace

quintessential enka; enka with age-old lyrical themes set to a haunting traditional-style melody

kumeuta; variety of ancient ballad

mood of a poem; poet's mood when writing

folk song

action rhymes; song sung (by children) as part of a game

name of poem

word mainly used in tanka; poetical word

light opera

blackbird (Turdus merula)