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UK-Japan Music Society unites people from Japan and UK and beyond through music to promote friendship and understanding of cultures and peoples, and presents performances of Western and Japanese music at a very high standard.
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In the following sections, we’ll explore various types of traditional music concerts, how to find them, and what to expect when you attend. Whether you’re a seasoned music enthusiast or a curious traveler, these insights will guide you to discover the enchanting world of Japanese traditional music.
Traditional Japanese music is the folk or traditional music of Japan. Japan's Ministry of Education classifies hōgaku ( 邦楽 , lit. ' Japanese music ' ) as a category separate from other traditional forms of music, such as gagaku (court music) or shōmyō (Buddhist chanting), but most ethnomusicologists view hōgaku , in a broad sense, as ...
Wagakki Band (Japanese: 和楽器バンド, Hepburn: Wagakki Bando) is a Japanese band that combines rock and metal music with wagakki instruments and Shigin poetries. [2] [3] [4]
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Traditional Japanese music generally includes gagaku 雅楽, or classical imperial court music, and shōmyō 称名, a type of Buddhist chant. Gagaku is the oldest music tradition in Japan and entered Japan as Chinese court music early in the 10th century. Shōmyō originates from Chinese versions of Indian Vedic chants, which are the verbal expressions of hym...
Koto 琴
The kotois considered the national instrument of Japan and is thought to have arrived in Japan from China in the 8th century. It is a large stringed instrument made out of wood and played by using picks worn on the fingers. The strings were traditionally made out of silk (now it’s more common to make them out of plastic). The instrument is traditionally played while laid on the ground. There are similar types of instruments found in China, Mongolia, Vietnam and Korea.
Shamisen 三味線
This is a three-stringed instrument that came from a Chinese instrument, sanxian. When played, it is held similarly to a guitar and looks like a guitar, with a long thin neck. It has three strings and is played using a plectrum, which is a flat pick.
Shakuhachi 尺八
A flute traditionally made out of bamboo and consisting of five holes. It is derived from a Chinese instrument that came to Japan during the 7th century. It is played for music, but also for meditation by the Fuke sect of Buddhism.
Traditional Japanese music is closely tied with Japanese theatre and you’ll often see and hear traditional instruments in theatre shows. There are three main types of classical theatre in Japan.
One of the best and most rewarding ways to learn about Japanese culture is to experience it yourself. We’re currently taking applications to live and study in Japan in 2022. Visit our websitefor more information. Or, if you’re unable to commit to a longer period of time, we also run short 2 to 4 week Study Trips, which combine language lessons with...
Jul 26, 2021 · In Japan as well as in the west, Japanese traditional music is very common. Many pieces of traditional Japanese musical compositions have been showcased all over the world in the latest years. In the present age, traditional music still plays a significant role in Japanese culture.
Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form.
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