noun
musical accompaniment and sound effects in kabuki
Refers to the off-stage music and sound effects that accompany kabuki performances, including both instrumental pieces and atmospheric sounds.
歌舞伎では、下座音楽が場面の雰囲気を盛り上げる。
In kabuki, the geza music heightens the atmosphere of the scene.
Compound of 下座 (geza, 'off-stage area in kabuki') and 音楽 (ongaku, 'music'). The term is specific to traditional Japanese theater.