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小歌
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小歌.
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1
Historical term
kouta (Heian-era court lady's song accompanying the men's ōuta); court lady singing a kouta
2
Historical term
ditty; ballad; short, hummable, popular tune from Muromachi period to early Edo period
3
Historical term
kyogen kouta; style of kyogen song based on the Muromachi songs, often a love ballad
4
noh kouta; unusual style of noh song based on the Muromachi songs
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