Music & Arts of Korea, Japan, and China Flashcards
Solo or Monophonic in texture
High Pitch
Non-resonant voice
Nasal or Falsetto
China
Known as “Sanskrit music”
Buddhist music -CHINA
Referred to as “Chanting music”
Buddhist music -CHINA
A Vocal tune in Taoist music
Yunzi -CHINA
Used in ceremonial rituals
Taoist music -CHINA
2 Types of Religious music in China
Buddhist music and Taoist music
The art song of China
Xiaoling
What is Xiaoling?
Vocal music of the 13th century
Soloist performs with a wooden clapper
Based on the poetry of Qu
-CHINA
It is the Narrative music of China
Zhugongdiao
What is Zhugongdiao?
A romantic legend accompanied by drums. It is significant.
-CHINA
What are the different Chinese folk music?
a. Shange
b. Ai Hai Yo
c. Mo Li Hua
What is Shange?
A mountain song in strophic form.
-CHINA
What is Ai Hai Yo?
A blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year.
-CHINA
What is Mo Li Hua?
It means Jasmine Flower and describes the purity and fragrance of the Jasmine flower
-CHINA
What is the solo instrumental piece of China?
The Chinese Qin or Zither
What are the instrumental ensembles of China?
a. Guchi
b. Sizhu
What is Guchi?
Held in urban areas during holidays
Uses riveted-head barrel drums, gongs, and small cymbals
Played by women
Formal performance
-CHINA
What is Sizhu?
Referred as the silk-and-bamboo ensemble
Texture is heterophonic
Usually performs in teahouses
Solo or Monophonic in Texture
High Pitch
Throated voice
Melismatic
Japan
What is the court music of Japan?
Gagaku
What does Gagaku mean and what are its 2 styles?
It means elegant and refined music. Its 2 styles are Kigaku(Instrumental) and Seigaku(Vocal)
-JAPAN
What is Seigaku? What are the 4 categories?
Oldest surviving court music. It is classified into 4 categories: Instrumental Ensemble(Kangen), Songs, Dance music(Bugaku), Ritual music for Shinto ceremonies
-JAPAN
What is the Religious song of Japan?
Sato Karuga
What is the Gathering song of Japan?
Matsuri