Thursday, 19 January 2017

traditional music of japan

 Traditional and folk music. There are two forms of music recognized to be the oldest forms of traditional Japanese music. They are shōmyō (声明 or 聲明 ?), or Buddhist chanting, and gagaku (雅楽 ?) or orchestral court music, both of which date to the Nara and Heian periods.

 traditional instruments of japan

  • Biwa a pear shaped lute.
  • Gottan or hako-jamisen.
  • Ichigenkin (kanji: 一絃琴) — monochord.
  • Junanagen (十七絃) — 17-stringed koto.
  • Koto (琴, 箏) — long zither.
  • Kugo (箜篌) — an angled harp used in ancient times and recently revived.Image result for traditional instruments of japanImage result for traditional instruments of japan
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    1. Taka19 January 2017 at 22:01

      I didnt know Japan had so many interesting instrument, the kind that I have never heard of before too. I saw a Biwa in a movie once, but I dont know what it sounds like, i need to google what these all sound like.
      What are your favourite instruments to play in New Zealand Tapaki?
      This is a cool blog!

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    2. Anonymous24 January 2017 at 01:08

      drums and piano

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    3. Lillian at the Library29 January 2017 at 20:59

      Have you ever heard traditional Japanese music before. It's very different to NZ music!

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      1. Anonymous28 February 2017 at 00:37

        yes when me and my mum were in wellington a man was on the street playing and we gave him some money

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    4. Phoenix Allan25 February 2017 at 20:20

      keep it up paki

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