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俗楽 (ぞくがく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

俗ぞく楽がく

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Meanings

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noun

popular music; folk music

Refers to music of the common people, often contrasted with courtly or refined music (雅楽). Used in historical or cultural contexts.

Antonyms: 雅楽

雅が楽がくに対たいして、俗ぞく楽がくは庶しょ民みんの間あいだで親したしまれてきた。
In contrast to court music, popular music has been enjoyed among the common people.

Kanji

俗vulgar, customs, manners
楽music, comfort, ease

Similar words

雅が楽がく
雅楽 is traditional Japanese court music, while 俗楽 refers to popular or folk music of the common people.

Etymology

Compound of 俗 (common, vulgar) and 楽 (music). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used to distinguish popular music from courtly traditions.