歌うた物もの

noun

utai piece for recitation (noh chant)

In noh, a type of chant piece (utai) that is recited rather than sung with a strong melodic line. Specialized term.

• 能のう楽がくでは、歌うた物ものは謡うたいの一いっ種しゅで、語かたりを重じゅう視しする。

  In noh, utamono is a type of utai chant that emphasizes recitation.

noun

vocal-focused accompanied singing

In traditional Japanese music, a piece or style where the vocal part is emphasized over the instrumental accompaniment. Contrasts with 語り物 (katarimono, narrative recitation).

• 歌うた物ものは、三味線しゃみせんの伴ばん奏そうよりも歌うたが前ぜん面めんに出でる。

  In utamono, the singing comes to the fore more than the shamisen accompaniment.