由“三味线”演奏的音乐。“三味线”是一种只有三根弦的弹拨乐器。“歌舞伎”和“文乐木偶戏”的伴奏也是用“三味线”。

• Music played with the instrument Shamisen , a kind of guitar with only three strings. Kabuki and Bunraku performances are accompanied by the shamisen.