Music Q1 Japan
Music Q1 Japan
Music Q1 Japan
Directions: From the pictures of costumes, folk symbols, artworks, scenery and other aspects of culture of the East Asian
countries (Japan, China and Korea), identify the origin of the objects. Write your answers on the spaces provided at the left
side of each picture.
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Instrumental music of Japan
Traditional Japanese music is basically meditative in character. Its performance is highly ritualized, as much in the music
itself, as in the composure of the musicians when performing it. Japanese chamber and solo music have a slow meditative
pace.
The performance of Japanese music has traditionally been of a spiritual character, similarly to martial arts and other forms
of art such as the tea ceremony and calligraphy. It is usually about religious festivals, work, dance, love, and regional
songs. Audiences are looking for this self-mastery in musicians. This is the reason why music has become highly ritualized.
Musicians must show this spiritual self-mastery in their performance and composure. They work on an inner strength in
mastering his or her instrument, more than simply perfecting a technique of some sort and providing entertainment.
Percussion Instruments (Membranophone):