"nagauta" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 長唄 (nagauta). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|長唄|tr=nagauta}} Japanese 長唄 (nagauta) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nagauta (uncountable)
  1. A form of traditional Japanese vocal music, often used in kabuki theatre. Wikipedia link: nagauta Tags: uncountable
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