hawki

...Therefore, they are also called "heroic songs," but some have female protagonists. In Karafuto, these heroic songs are called "hawki," and are recited while lying on their backs. According to historical documents, this method was also used in Hokkaido in the past, but nowadays both the performer and the listeners sit down and keep the rhythm by hitting the hearth or floor with a rep-ni (a clapping stick).

*Some of the terminology that mentions "hawki" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…そのため〈英雄詞曲〉とも呼ばれるが，主人公が女性のものもある。樺太ではこの英雄詞曲をハウキhawkiと呼び，あおむけに寝て語るという。文献によると北海道でも古くはその方法がとられたらしいが，いまは演者も聞き手も座ってレプニrep‐ni(拍子棒)で炉ぶちや床を打ちながら調子をとる。…

※「hawki」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

出典｜株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について | 情報