Kayōkyoku
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| Derivative form | J-pop |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | 1920s |
| Japan | |
| Stylistic origins | Ryūkōka |
| Traditional pop | |
| Traditional Japanese music | |
| Blues | |
| Europop | |
| Latin pop | |
| Jazz | |
| Rock and roll | |
| Music groups | Enka |
| Ryūkōka | |
| Contemporary folk music | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2986027 |
About Kayōkyoku
Kayōkyoku is a Japanese pop music genre, which became a base of modern J-pop. The Japan Times described kayōkyoku as "standard Japanese pop" or "Shōwa-era pop". Kayōkyoku represents a blend of Western and Japanese musical scales. Music in this genre is extremely varied as a result.
