utai piece for recitation (noh chant)
In noh, a type of chant piece (utai) that is recited rather than sung with a strong melodic line. Specialized term.
vocal-focused accompanied singing
In traditional Japanese music, a piece or style where the vocal part is emphasized over the instrumental accompaniment. Contrasts with 語り物 (katarimono, narrative recitation).
In noh, utamono is a type of utai chant that emphasizes recitation.
In utamono, the singing comes to the fore more than the shamisen accompaniment.
Utai refers broadly to noh chanting; utamono is a specific type of utai piece focused on recitation.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Alternate kanji spelling using 唄 (song with shamisen); less common.
Compound of 歌 (uta, 'song') + 物 (mono, 'thing'). The term is used in traditional Japanese music contexts.