also: みうた
noun
imperial poem; poem by the emperor or imperial family
Formal or literary term for a poem composed by the emperor or a member of the imperial family. Often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
新年の歌会始で、陛下のお歌が披露された。
At the New Year's poetry reading, His Majesty's poem was presented.
noun
Honorific term for a poem or song, used to show respect toward the creator. Can refer to any poem or song, not limited to imperial works.
先生のお歌をぜひ聞かせてください。
Please let me hear your poem, teacher.
Polite prefix お (or honorific 御) attached to 歌 (うた, 'song/poem'). The reading みうた uses the older honorific prefix み.