音おん曲ぎょく

noun

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.

• 彼かれは音おん曲ぎょくの道みちに進すすむことを決けつ意いした。

  He decided to pursue the path of traditional musical performance.

• この祭まつりでは、地じ元もとの音おん曲ぎょくが披ひ露ろうされる。

  At this festival, local musical performances are presented.