Definition of はやし詞 (はやしことば)

ことば

はやし詞

はやしことば

hayashikotoba

noun
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meaningless words added a song for rhythmical effect, words or utterances added to modulate the cadence of a song
Other readings:
囃子言葉【はやしことば】
、
囃子詞【はやしことば】
、
はやし言葉【はやしことば】
Related Kanji
詞 part of speech, words, poetry
囃 play (music), accompany, beat time, banter, jeer, applaud
子 child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
言 say, word
葉 leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece