musical performance; songs with shamisen accompaniment
Refers broadly to musical performances, especially traditional Japanese music. The first gloss highlights the common association with shamisen-accompanied songs, but the term can cover instrumental and vocal pieces in classical contexts.
He decided to pursue the path of traditional musical performance.
At this festival, local musical performances are presented.
singing, dancing and music; public entertainment; performing arts
Composed of 音 (sound, music) and 曲 (piece of music, tune). The compound has been used historically to refer to musical performances, especially in the context of traditional Japanese arts.