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Gaku

A long instrumental dance suggestive of Bugaku court dances.

A long instrumental dance suggestive of Bugaku court dances. Gaku is performed by strong gods (Shirahige), Chinese figures (Tsurukame, Kikujidō, Kantan, Tenko) and wives of musicians (Fujidaiko, Umegae).