East Asia 1 Flashcards
Where does Urtyn Duu originate?
Mongolia
What does Urtyn Duu mean and what are characteristics?
Long song;
Long Syllables
Overtone singing
Voice as imitation of nature
Used in herding animals
What is the structure of Urtyn Duu?
Koohmei (overtone singing) + inst accomp = urtyn duu
Morin huur (bowed chord)
Limbe (flute)
Igil (bowed chord)
Where does Bhuddist Chant originate?
Tibet
Characteristics bhuddist chant
High pitch drive away evil spirits call benevolent spirits
Low pitch imitate powerful animal (elephant)
Percussion emphasizes structure
What instruments? Chant bhuddist
Dung Chen (huge horn)
Dril-bu (sistrum like thing)
Nga bom (drum)
Rom (symbols)
Gyaling (high pitch flute)
What is a secular art form of Tibet?
Lhasa street song
What are the characteristics of Lhasa Street Song
Public commentary
Political social criticism
Sarcasm irony
Local knowledge
Street buskers