“Singing to one's own accompaniment” in Japanese
Short answer
Singing to one's own accompaniment in Japanese is “弾き語り” (hikigatari). Full meaning: singing to one's own accompaniment, reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc..
Other ways to say “Singing to one's own accompaniment” in Japanese
弾き歌い
hikiutai singing while playing (the guitar, piano, etc.), singing to one's own accompaniment
弾語り
hikigatari singing to one's own accompaniment, reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
弾きがたり
hikigatari singing to one's own accompaniment, reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
弾き唄い
hikiutai singing while playing (the guitar, piano, etc.), singing to one's own accompaniment
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