The characteristic of Bungo-bushi was its erotic manner of recitation based on the elegant nature of Icchu-bushi, which contrasted with the dynamic nature of Gidayu-bushi.
豊後節の特徴は義太夫節の豪壮な性格とは対照的に、一中節の上品な性格を生かしたやわらかで艶っぽい語り口にあった。