nagauta

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 長唄 (nagauta).

Noun

nagauta (uncountable)

1. A form of traditional Japanese vocal music, often used in kabuki theatre.
   • 1997, Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha:

     She was to have four classes that morning—shamisen, dance, tea ceremony, and a form of singing we call nagauta.

Japanese

Romanization

nagauta

1. Rōmaji transcription of ながうた