court song for religious services and celebrations
Historical term for a type of song performed at the imperial court during Shinto rituals and festive occasions.
大歌は、宮中の祭祀や祝いの場で歌われた。
Ōuta were sung at imperial court rituals and celebratory events.
Compound of 大 (ō, 'great') and 歌 (uta, 'song'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is conventionally associated with ancient court music.