はやし詞ことば

noun

nonsense syllables in traditional music; rhythmic filler words; non-lexical vocables

In traditional Japanese music, these are syllables or words (like 'dokkoisho' or 'sore') inserted for rhythm, not for meaning. The term can also refer to similar filler words in folk songs or work songs.

• 民みん謡ようでは、はやし詞ことばがリズムをとるのに使つかわれる。

  In folk songs, hayashikotoba are used to keep the rhythm.

• 「ドッコイショ」はよく知しられたはやし詞ことばだ。

  'Dokkoisho' is a well-known hayashikotoba.