Meanings

(wandering) minstrel

close examination

recitation (of a Chinese or Japanese poem)

recital

impromptu poem

humming to oneself

re-examination

reciting Chinese poems

quiet recitation (of a poem)

vocal solo

recitation

hum

laborious composition

emotional chanting or recitation

loud singing

splendid poem

excellent poem (tanka, haiku, etc.)

duet

loud recitation (of a poem)

singing at the top of one's voice