Matsuri-bayashi, manzai and other festive music
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All these pieces are examples of music which survive today in the context of various celebrations and festivals. The term hayashi denotes a musical group; in this context it refers to festival music played by flutes(fue),shoulder drum (tsuzumi), samisen and a percussion instrument called sho-a metal dish which is struck rhythmically with a metal rod. Additional rhythmic accompaniment at festival time is provided by the taiko, the barrel-shaped drums played with great skill and enthusiasm by young Japanese men. Manzai music (see S-26-3-10) is represented by Sanbaso; this piece also appears, in embellished form, in the kabuki repertoire.
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