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歌謡 (かよう, kayou) Japanese meaning: song | Kotomora
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She loves Showa-era popular songs.
This program introduces the latest songs.
Related words 歌 is the general, everyday word for 'song', while 歌謡 is a more formal term often tied to popular or traditional song genres.
歌曲 usually denotes art songs or classical vocal compositions, whereas 歌謡 leans toward popular or folk-style songs.
民謡 specifically refers to traditional folk songs tied to a region, while 歌謡 covers a broader range including modern popular songs.
Etymology Compound of 歌 (ka, 'song') and 謡 (yō, 'chant' or 'song'). The character 謡 originally referred to a type of vocal performance without musical accompaniment, but in modern usage the compound simply means 'song' or 'popular song'.
