Yamato Dance - Yamato Dance

Japanese: 大和舞 - やまとまい

Also written as Yamatomai or Wamai. A uniquely Japanese musical dance that originated from the customs and dances of the Yamato region in ancient times. Currently handed down as a type of gagaku, it is performed at enthronement ceremonies, memorial services, and Shinto rituals. The dance is performed by four people, and the accompanying music is performed by two singers, a shakubyoshi (a traditional Japanese scepter), a ryuteki (a traditional Japanese flute), and a hichiriki (a traditional Japanese flute). The songs sung at this time are called Yamatoka (traditional Japanese poems). It is handed down at the Imperial Household Agency Music Department, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and other places.

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Japanese:

倭舞，和舞とも記す。上代の大和地方の風俗舞に起源をもつ日本固有の楽舞。現在は雅楽の一種として伝承され，即位式や鎮魂祭，神社の神事などに奏される。舞は４人で舞い，伴奏音楽は，歌（２人），笏(しゃく)拍子，竜笛(りゅうてき)，篳篥(ひちりき)によって奏される。このとき歌われる歌を大和歌という。宮内庁楽部，春日大社などに伝わる。

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