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Shinto music

Shinto music(神楽) is ceremonial music for Shinto(神道) which is the native religion of Japan.It is related to Gagaku(雅楽) or old festival music.

Kagura(神楽,かぐら):Shinto music

Shinto(神道):Shintoism,native religion of Japan

Hue:flute

Tsudumi(鼓,つづみ):drum

Kane(鉦,かね):small cymbal

Miko(巫女,みこ):girl dancer

Jinja(神社):Shinto shrine.Kagura is played in Jinja.