唄 - song, ballad

lullaby

long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)

song sung behind the scenes

Singin' in the Rain (1952 film and song)

Ringo no uta (1946 song; the first post-war hit song)

song praising the virtues of the Buddha

song sung behind the scenes

putting on a brave front; pretending one doesn't care; song of a convict on their way to prison

kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen

work song

uta-sanshin (variety of Okinawan folk music)

work song