noun
noh chanting; noh chant
Refers specifically to the vocal chanting in noh theater, distinct from instrumental music or dance.
彼は謡の稽古に毎週通っている。
He goes to noh chanting practice every week.
能楽師の謡は、独特の節回しが特徴だ。
The noh chanting of a noh performer is characterized by its unique melodic patterns.
Derived from the verb 謡う (うたう, 'to chant/sing'), with the nominalized form 謡い (うたい) later simplified to 謡. The kanji 謡 is composed of 言 (speech) and 䍃 (a phonetic component suggesting melody), reflecting its association with vocal performance.