A form of artistic expression where words are set to melody and sung, encompassing various styles and traditions within Japanese culture, including both historical and modern contexts.
A popular song characterized by a unique Japanese flavor that merges indigenous musical elements with Western melodic structures, appealing to a broad audience.
A collective term for lyrical works that can include traditional singing, storytelling, and poetic forms, often viewed as an important genre within Japanese literature and cultural history.
A type of popular music song in Japan that emerged in the modern and contemporary periods, characterized by its catchy melodies and lyrics that resonate with everyday life, often disseminated through mass media such as radio, television, and film.
A genre of Japanese songs that combines elements of traditional Japanese music with Western musical styles, appealing to a broad audience and reflecting the cultural fusion of the two influences within the contemporary musical landscape.
A song that is sung in a catchy, rhythmic manner, rooted in the social context and collective experiences of the Japanese people, regardless of the identity of its creator, often capturing the sentiments of a particular era or community.