The examples of "general recognition" include the members of Shikibushoku Gakubu (Music Department) of the Imperial Household Agency due to their playing 'gagaku' (ancient Japanese court dance and music) and the members of The Association for Japanese Noh Plays due to their performing of 'Noh' (classical Japanese musical drama).
「総合認定」の例としては、「雅楽」における宮内庁式部職楽部部員、「能楽」における社団法人日本能楽会会員などがある。