There were 14 roles in gigaku: Chido (the role of usher), Shishi (Lion), Shishiko (two boys who lead the Shishi), Goo (or Goko) (Man of the country of Wu), Kongo (Thunderbolt-Bearer), Karura (Garuda), Gojo (maid of the country of Wu), Kuron/Konron (lecherous man), Rikishi (the Buddhist guardian king Rikishi), Baramon (Brahmin [the highest caste in India, known for its scholars and priests]), Taikofu (old Persian man), Taikoji (young Persian boy), Suiko-o (Drunken Persian King), and Suikoju (the followers of suiko-o).
伎楽の役柄に応じて、治道、獅子、獅子児、呉王（または呉公）、金剛、迦楼羅（かるら）、呉女、崑崙（くろん／こんろん）、力士、波羅門（ばらもん）、大孤父（たいこふ）、大孤児、酔胡王（すいこおう）、酔胡従の１４種類が確認されている。