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[か(歌)·よう(謡)·きょく(曲)]
kayoukyoku
noun

Root Words:

[か(歌)·よう(謡) + きょく(曲)]
kayou + kyoku

English Meaning(s) for 歌謡曲

noun
  1. kayōkyoku; form of Japanese popular music that developed during the Showa era
  2. (Western) pop song (early Showa era term)
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Definition and Synonyms for 歌謡曲

Song a short musical composition with words
Synonyms: くせ, くま, ソング, 唱歌, 曲, 楽曲, 歌, 歌唱, 歌曲, 歌謡, 歌謡曲, 禍
Popular Music Genre any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)
Synonyms: ポピュラー, ポピュラーミュージック, 歌謡曲, ポピュラー音楽

Meanings for each kanji in 歌謡曲

歌 song; sing Kanji Details »
謡 noh chanting Kanji Details »
曲 bend; music; melody; composition; pleasure; injustice; fault; curve; crooked; perverse; lean Kanji Details »

Categories 歌謡曲 is a member of

Piece Of Music a musical work that has been created
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Music Genre an expressive style of music
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Sample Sentences for 歌謡曲

Nowadays you no longer hear popular songs that can be sung by men and women of all ages.
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