East Asian Music: Japan, Korea, China

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What does Sakura depict?

Spring, the season of cherry blossoms

What is the meaning of Mo Li Hua in Chinese?

Jasmine flower

What does the term Chong-ak refer to in Korean music?

Ensemble music for men of high social status

What is Odaiko in Japanese music?

Big drum, integral part of many Japanese Matsuri

What type of music is Pansori in Korea?

Skilled vocal and drum music

What distinguishes Korean Music from classical music works?

Generous use of bright rhythms and melodies

Which Japanese instrument is similar to a guitar or banjo with 3-4 strings?

Shamisen

What is the chosen instrument of "BENTEN" the goddess of music, poetry, and education in Japanese Shinto?

Biwa

Which Korean instrument has a 2 string vertical fiddle held vertically on the knee of the performer and played with a bow?

Haegum

What does the Chinese instrument 'Yunluo' consist of?

Set of 10 small turned gongs mounted in wooden frame

Which instrument is literally known as the "Dragon Flute" and used in bagaku?

Ryuteki

What is the most famous flute made from bamboo in Japan?

Shakuhachi

Explore the musical traditions of Japan, Korea, and China, including the unique characteristics of Japanese music based on human breathing intervals, the traditional Japanese folk song Sakura, the influence of harmony of the universe in Chinese music, and the gentle melody of the traditional Chinese song Mo Li Hua.

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