Yatsubashi Kengyo and Rokudan no Shirabe
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Yatsuhashi Kengyo's enduring legacy is primarily attributed to which contribution to Japanese music?

  • Popularizing the shakuhachi flute and composing its foundational repertoire.
  • Elevating the koto from courtly ensemble instrument to a widely accessible solo instrument. (correct)
  • Introducing Western musical harmony into traditional Japanese court music.
  • Inventing the koto and establishing its fundamental playing techniques.

    • Prior to Yatsuhashi Kengyo's influence, in what musical context was the koto primarily utilized?

  • Exclusively in religious ceremonies within Buddhist temples.
  • As part of ensembles within royal courts and religious settings. (correct)
  • As a central instrument in folk music traditions of rural Japan.
  • As a solo instrument in public concerts for the common people.

    • Who is credited with instructing Yatsuhashi Kengyo in the art of playing the koto?

  • Torii Suneemon, a master of Noh theatre music.
  • Kenjun, a Buddhist priest. (correct)
  • Emperor Go-Mizunoo, a known patron of the arts.
  • Lady Murasaki Shikibu, a renowned court musician.

    • Which of the following best describes the traditional hand placement and plucking technique for playing the koto as described?

    <p>Utilizing three ivory picks on the right hand to pluck strings while kneeling and leaning forward. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural organization of Yatsuhashi Kengyo's renowned composition, Rokudan no Shirabe?

    <p>Six distinct sections ('dan') each containing 52 beats. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rokudan no Shirabe is recognized for its pedagogical value in koto instruction because it:

    <p>Systematically incorporates all fundamental koto playing techniques. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beyond its original koto form, Rokudan no Shirabe's melody has experienced adaptations primarily through:

    <p>Melodic borrowing and arrangements for diverse musical instruments and ensembles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direct connection between Yatsuhashi Kengyo and the confectionary named 'Yatsuhashi'?

    <p>The sweets are shaped like a koto and named in his honor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Yatsubashi Kengyo

    A Japanese musician known as the 'father of modern koto'.

    Koto

    A traditional Japanese string instrument played using picks.

    Rokudan no Shirabe

    Yatsuhashi's famous koto composition featuring six variations.

    Koto playing technique

    Players use ivory picks and sit with proper posture.

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    Dan in music

    A step or stage in a piece, like a measure of progression.

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    Yatsubashi Sweets

    Cinnamon-flavored sweets shaped like a koto.

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    Koto's popularity

    Increased mainly due to Yatsuhashi's techniques and compositions.

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    Yatsuhashi's influence

    His work has inspired adaptations and continued popularity in koto music.

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    Study Notes

    Yatsubashi Kengyo

    • Yatsubashi Kengyo was a highly talented Japanese musician, often called the "father of modern koto."
    • He was born in 1614 and died in 1685.
    • Kengyo was taught to play koto by a Buddhist priest.
    • He developed new koto techniques and composed many solo pieces.
    • His work significantly increased the koto's popularity and its accessibility to the public.

    Rokudan no Shirabe

    • Rokudan no Shirabe is Yatsusbasbi’s most famous piece.
    • This piece is a koto study in six steps.
    • Rokudan no Shirabe is a classical koto piece composed in the 17th century.
    • Each step has 52 beats and a total of six different variations.

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    Explore the life and contributions of Yatsubashi Kengyo, the 'father of modern koto', and his most renowned composition, Rokudan no Shirabe. Learn about his innovative koto techniques and how he transformed the accessibility of this traditional instrument. Dive into the history and structure of Rokudan no Shirabe to appreciate its classical significance.

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