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Which of the following Korean music is for the elite or ruling class?
Which music is usually played in Shinto shrines?
What Chinese note is equivalent to 're' in the western solfeggio?
Which song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers that is popular in the southern region of China?
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Which of the following is the time signature of Korean folksong 'Arirang'?
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Study Notes
East Asian Music Characteristics
- Transparency - Focus on individual instruments and less use of abstraction in music
- Melody emphasis - Melody is the primary focus, harmony is less important
- Improvisation - Music is often improvised and performed based on a framework or structure
Korean Music
- Chong-ak - Korean music for elites, usually performed by musicians in the royal court
- Pansori - Korean musical storytelling genre, usually performed by a single singer
- Sanjo - Korean instrumental music, often improvised and based on traditional Korean melodies
- Sog-ak - Korean folk music, performed for entertainment and social gatherings
- Arirang - Unofficial national anthem of Korea, popular Korean folk song, time signature of 4/4
Chinese Music
- Mo Li Hua - Chinese folk song that describes the custom of giving jasmine flowers in the southern region
- Five-tonal scale - Traditional Chinese musical scale, equivalent to Do, Re, Mi, Sol, La in Western solfeggio
Japanese Music
- Gagaku - Traditional Japanese court music, usually performed at Shinto shrines
- Kagura - Japanese music and dance, often performed at Shinto shrines
- Naga-uta - Japanese classical music, often performed by skilled musicians
Other East Asian Music
- Sakura - Japanese song, used in popular culture and movies
- Shomyo - Japanese Buddhist chant, known for its spiritual and devotional use
Western Musical Scale
- Do - equivalent to Zhi in the Chinese five-tonal scale
- Sol - equivalent to the fifth note in Western musical scale
Music Characteristics by Country:
- China - known for bright rhythms and melodies, more energetic and capricious classical music than other East Asian countries.
- Japan - known for its formal and refined qualities, focus on aesthetic beauty.
- Korea - known for its lively and dynamic styles, often uses improvised techniques.
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Description
Explore the distinctive features of East Asian music, highlighting key characteristics and genres from Korean and Chinese music. From the emphasis on melody to improvisational styles, this quiz offers insights into the rich musical traditions of the region. Test your knowledge on concepts like Chong-ak, Pansori, and the five-tonal scale.
