民謡 (Minyō)
Minyō is the traditional folk music of Japan, rooted in the working lives, rituals, and regional identities of the Japanese people. It is characterized by pentatonic scales, melismatic vocal techniques, and a call-and-response structure often accompanied by traditional instruments.
Origin: Japan, evolving from regional work songs, religious chants, and festival music.
Era: Ancient origins, solidified during the Edo period (1603–1867).
