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“Non-lexical vocables” in Japanese

Short answer
はやし詞 hayashikotoba はやしことば

Non-lexical vocables in Japanese is “はやし詞” (hayashikotoba). Full meaning: meaningless words added (to a traditional Japanese song) for rhythmical effect, words or utterances added to modulate the cadence of a song, non-lexical vocables.

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