Also, Sarugaku became the official music (shikigaku - the music and plays for official ceremonies) for ceremonies held in samurai society, and each domain employed their own sarugaku-shi (sarugaku player).
また猿楽は武家社会における典礼用の正式な音楽（式楽）も担当することとなり、各藩がお抱えの猿楽師を雇うようになった。