Meanings

swan song

bawdy song

alto (voice or singer)

Gregorian chant

to sing energetically

to sing from memory

an utai (noh chant) piece for recitation

Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music

singing, dancing and music

annual New Year's poetry reading (held at the Imperial Court)

original verse poem

kabuki troupe

popular singer

utagaruta

background music

enka singer

enka singer

popular song program on radio or television

quintessential enka

songbook