song in the style of Heikyoku
A musical piece or vocal style derived from the Heikyoku (平曲) tradition, the narrative chanting of the Tale of the Heike. Used in traditional Japanese music contexts.
See also: 平曲 (へいきょく)
This Heike-bushi is chanted with biwa accompaniment.
Compound of 平家 (Heike, the Taira clan) and 節 (bushi, melody/style). Refers to a melodic pattern or song associated with the Heike narrative tradition.