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Embu

[Genre]Gagaku

Embu appears on the following albums

Album Artist
Play ButtonGagaku - The Imperial Court Music of Japan
A sword dance performed at the beginning of a program for the purpose of purification. The music and dance is based on the legend of a Chinese Emperor who tried co conquer his enemy and dedicated the performance to God.