Shomyo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shomyo is a noun meaning A type of Buddhist liturgical chant.
Meaning
A type of Buddhist liturgical chant.
Example Sentences
The Buddhist chants come from three types of repertoires: shomyo ("Teisan", "Unga-Bai", "Sange", "Taiyo"), but also goeika ("Kannon-Daiji") and mantra ("Hannya-Singyo").
One of the earliest forms of Japanese Buddhist music is shomyo, derived from a Chinese adaptation of Indian Vedic chants and thought to have been elaborated in Japan in the 8th century by monks returning from China.
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