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Kalaviṅka, as recorded in The Amitabha Sutra, is a mythical Buddhist bird with a gorgeous voice, said to inspi…

Kalaviṅka, as recorded in The Amitabha Sutra, is a mythical Buddhist bird with a gorgeous voice, said to inspire enlightenment just by singing. In the Compendium of Musical Laws, the gagaku piece Karyōbin is organized in the three‑part structure of Jo, Ha, and Kyū—an introductory section, a mid‑tempo developmental section, and a fast finale.

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