唄うた方かた

noun

singer in a nagauta performance

Refers specifically to the vocalist in a nagauta (長唄) ensemble, as opposed to the shamisen player. A domain-specific term used in traditional Japanese music contexts.

See also: 長唄 (ながうた)

• 長なが唄うたの演えん奏そうでは、唄うた方かたと三味線しゃみせん方かたが息いきを合あわせる。