A form of expression that combines words with melody and rhythm, often conveying emotions and feelings, which can be performed vocally, sometimes as a professional art form.
A traditional Japanese poetic form, particularly referring to short poems, used to reflect personal experiences and emotions.
A genre of informal or popular songs that evolves with societal changes, highlighting contemporary themes and sentiments.
Example:
このを聞くと私はいつも、学生時代を思い出す。
To produce vocal sounds arranged in a melodic manner, often set to lyrics, typically reflecting emotions or storytelling.
To express feelings or narratives artistically through poetry or song, invoking a sense of beauty or sentiment.
To create a harmonious sound or beautiful voice, often associated with non-human elements like birds or flowing water.
To proclaim or declare a concept or belief clearly within a discourse, emphasizing its significance or advocating for it publicly.
To be recognized or celebrated in society for one's talents or qualities through praise or reputation.
Example:
ジョンはステージで何を歌いましたか。
A soft, often spontaneous song produced by vocalizing through the nose, typically done in a relaxed manner when feeling joyful or lighthearted.
The act of singing quietly through the nose, which often conveys a carefree or nonchalant attitude, sometimes reflecting a lack of seriousness in one's demeanor.
Example:
恭子は鼻歌を歌いながら行ってしまった。
The sound produced when someone vocalizes melodies or lyrics, often implying a joyful, artistic expression associated with music.
The specific quality or timbre of a voice when engaged in singing, reflecting both emotion and musicality.
A term that may refer to the collective sound created by a group participating in a song, often found in communal or celebratory contexts.
Example:
毎朝彼女の歌声が聞こえてくる。
The words or text intended to be sung in songs, often composed to accompany melodies in various musical genres.
A specific type of language used in traditional Japanese verse forms, which may not frequently appear in everyday conversation.
The written phrases or lines that are combined to create a coherent thematic expression in a song, conveying emotions, stories, or messages in a musical context.
The poetic or lyrical content associated with operatic works, providing the narrative and emotional substance of the vocal performance.
Example:
私はこの歌を歌詞無しで歌える。