Meaning of 長歌 in Japanese

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Definition of 長歌

  1. (n) traditional Japanese poem with verses of five and seven morae repeated at least three times, usu. ending with a verse of seven →Related words: 短歌
  2. long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Kyoto in the late 16th century) →Related words: 長唄
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