noun
section of recitative in noh music
Archaic music term referring to a specific section of recitative in noh. Not used in modern everyday language.
See also: 謡曲
謡曲では、差し声は独特の節回しを持つ部分を指す。
In noh chanting, 差し声 refers to a section with a distinctive melodic pattern.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 差し (insert/point) and 声 (voice) suggest a 'pointed voice' or 'inserted vocal section' in the context of noh recitative.