folk song with shamisen
A type of Japanese folk song typically accompanied by shamisen. The term is somewhat specialized and may not be widely known outside traditional music contexts.
Ukarebushi is a type of folk song sung to the lively rhythm of the shamisen.
Compound of 浮かれ (ukare, 'merry, buoyant', from 浮かれる) and 節 (bushi, 'melody, tune'). The name reflects the cheerful nature of the songs.