When he played 'Ojokyu' (also known as Ojo no kyu, a tune of gagaku, performed by Kangen style (instruments style without dance)), he also amused himself that he would be 'Ojokyu' (quicken death).
また、「皇しょう急」を吹くと往生急（往生（死）を急ぐ）のだと興じた。