noun
shinnai-bushi; a type of jōruri recitation
A style of narrative singing with shamisen accompaniment, developed from the jōruri tradition. Often associated with sentimental or romantic themes.
See also: 浄瑠璃
新内節は江戸時代に生まれた語り物音楽です。
Shinnai-bushi is a narrative musical form that originated in the Edo period.
The name combines 新 (new) and 内 (inside/private), possibly referring to the founder Tsuruga Shinnai (鶴賀新内) or a new style within the jōruri tradition. The exact derivation is uncertain.