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しらびょうし 白拍子
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1. dancing girl (end of the Heian period)​Archaic
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2. prostitute​
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3. tempo in gagaku​See also 雅楽 ががく
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4. Shirabyōshi​were female dancers, prominent in the Japanese Imperial Court, who performed traditional Japanese dances (the dances themselves also called shirabyōshi) dressed as men. The profession of shirabyōshi developed in the 12th century. They would perform for nobles and high-ranking samurai, and at celebrations. They are sometimes referred to as courtesans in the English language, but that term refers to a high-class prostitute, so this is rather incorrect. By nature they were performers.
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素拍子 【しらびょうし】

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