Kawachi Ondo; narrative Bon dance song from eastern Osaka
A style of Bon dance song originating in the Kawachi region of eastern Osaka, known for its narrative lyrics and frequent improvisation.
When the Kawachi Ondo started playing at the summer festival, everyone formed a circle and began dancing.
河内 (Kawachi, a region in eastern Osaka) + 音頭 (ondo, a style of folk song/dance music). The term refers to a specific local tradition of Bon dance music.