About Yōkyoku
Yōkyoku is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music.
From Wikipedia
Yōkyoku (謡曲), also called utai (謡), is a part of the traditional Noh theatre in Japan.
The name refers to the vocal section of the music associated with classical Noh drama. Yōkyoku is sung by the chorus and rarely by the other actors. It usually consists of references to classical texts or Buddhist sutras and are
Genre family tree
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yōkyoku?
Yōkyoku is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music.