Bushi (music)
The Japanese term , originally used in Buddhist folk music in Japan, simply means "melody". Like the generic term "ondo", "bushi", the voiced form of "fushi", is used as a suffix for Japanese folk songs. It is found in many Japanese traditional and folk songs, usually shamisen or sanshin songs. Some examples include: "Ringo bushi", "Tsugaru yosare bushi", "Tsugaru aiya bushi", "Tsugaru jongara bushi", , "Hōnen bushi" and "Itokuri bushi". "Yasaburō bushi" is one of the most well known, and dates back over 300 years. These folk songs are most commonly heard at local festivals in Japan. Bushi (music) The