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gagaku


ga·ga·ku

noun \gä-ˈgä-(ˌ)kü\

Definition of GAGAKU

: the ancient court music of Japan

Origin of GAGAKU

Japanese, from ga elegance + gaku music
First Known Use: 1929

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