小歌こうた

1. 1kouta (Heian-era court lady's song accompanying the men's ōuta) ; court lady singing a kouta Translated by Jiyomi
2. 2ditty ; ballad ; short, hummable, popular tune from Muromachi period to early Edo period
3. 3kyogen kouta ; style of kyogen song based on the Muromachi songs, often a love ballad
4. 4noh kouta ; unusual style of noh song based on the Muromachi songs

JMdict entry 1744510. Source and licence.