Jin Jin

, sometimes called , is an umbrella term that encompasses diverse musical traditions of the Ryukyu Islands The term is preferred by Japanese scholars in this field. Unlike in the West, the Japanese notion of Ryukyu is associated with the former Ryukyu Kingdom based on Okinawa Island and its high culture practiced by the Yukatchu class in its capital of Shuri. By contrast, most scholars cover a much broader region and lay emphasis on folk culture.

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