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Which country's culture had a significant influence on the development of Gagaku music?
Which country's culture had a significant influence on the development of Gagaku music?
What does the word Gagaku mean?
What does the word Gagaku mean?
In what century was the first imperial musical academy, Gagakuryo, established in Japan?
In what century was the first imperial musical academy, Gagakuryo, established in Japan?
What were the two categories of Gagaku music established by the 9th century?
What were the two categories of Gagaku music established by the 9th century?
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During which dynasty did China experience a cultural and artistic golden age?
During which dynasty did China experience a cultural and artistic golden age?
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During which period did Gagaku music reach its height of excellence in Japan?
During which period did Gagaku music reach its height of excellence in Japan?
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Which country influenced the development of Gagaku music in Japan?
Which country influenced the development of Gagaku music in Japan?
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Which instrument is NOT part of the Gagaku ensemble?
Which instrument is NOT part of the Gagaku ensemble?
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Which period saw the diminishing of Chinese influence on Japanese culture?
Which period saw the diminishing of Chinese influence on Japanese culture?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of Japanese wind instrument used in Gagaku music?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Japanese wind instrument used in Gagaku music?
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Which instruments are included in Japanese percussion?
Which instruments are included in Japanese percussion?
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What are the categories of Gagaku music based on performance styles?
What are the categories of Gagaku music based on performance styles?
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What does kuniburi-no-utamai indicate in Gagaku music?
What does kuniburi-no-utamai indicate in Gagaku music?
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What is the meaning of saibara in Gagaku music?
What is the meaning of saibara in Gagaku music?
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What is the traditional method of teaching Gagaku music?
What is the traditional method of teaching Gagaku music?
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Study Notes
Gagaku Music
- China's culture had a significant influence on the development of Gagaku music in Japan.
Origins and History
- The word Gagaku means "elegant music" in Japanese.
- The first imperial musical academy, Gagakuryo, was established in Japan in the 7th century.
Categories of Gagaku Music
- By the 9th century, Gagaku music was categorized into two types: Left and Right.
Chinese Influence
- China experienced a cultural and artistic golden age during the Tang Dynasty.
- Chinese influence on Japanese culture, including Gagaku music, diminished during the Meiji Period.
Instruments
- The Gagaku ensemble typically includes traditional Japanese instruments, but not the piano.
- The traditional Japanese wind instruments used in Gagaku music include the sho, hichiriki, and ryuteki.
- Japanese percussion instruments in Gagaku music include the taiko, shoko, and kakko.
Performance Styles
- Gagaku music is categorized into two performance styles: Left and Right.
Performance Terms
- Kuniburi-no-utamai indicates a special performance of Gagaku music at the Imperial Court.
- Saibara refers to a type of song in Gagaku music.
Teaching Method
- The traditional method of teaching Gagaku music is through oral tradition and apprenticeship.
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Test your knowledge of Gagaku, the elegant music of ancient Japan. Discover the history, instruments, and traditions of this classical genre.
