also: まいうど · まいにん
noun
dancer; bugaku dancer
Primarily refers to a performer of bugaku (traditional court dance and music). Can also be used more broadly for a dancer in classical or ceremonial contexts.
雅楽の演奏に合わせて、舞人が優雅に舞った。
The bugaku dancer danced gracefully to the gagaku music.
この絵巻には、色鮮やかな衣装をまとった舞人が描かれている。
In this picture scroll, a dancer in colorful costume is depicted.