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Bushi

Bushi is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Japanese folk music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Bushi

Bushi is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Japanese folk music.

From Wikipedia

Bushi (節) is a type of Japanese folk music genre.

The Japanese term fushi (節), originally used in Buddhist folk music in Japan, simply means "melody". Like the generic term ondo, bushi, the voiced form of fushi, is used as a suffix for Japanese folk songs.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Bushi.

  • ↑ Japanese folk music

Frequently asked questions

What is Bushi?

Bushi is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Japanese folk music.

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