EAST ASIAN COURT ARTS

COURT MUSIC

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1. What is the traditional court music of

Japan that features a three-part structure

known as Jo-Ha-Kyu?

Gagaku

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2. In Korean court music, what is the

name of the local style characterized by rich

ornamentation and large ensembles?

Hyangak

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3. Which Chinese instrument is commonly

used in court music and resembles a

zither?

Guzheng

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4. What scale is predominantly used in

traditional Chinese court music?

Pentatonic scale

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5. What is the primary purpose of court

music in East Asian cultures?

To accompany rituals and

ceremonies.

PERFORMING ARTS

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6. Which Chinese opera is famous for its

vocal techniques and elaborate costumes?

Peking Opera

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7. What type of performance combines

music, dance, and drama in Korean

culture, often telling historical stories?

Pansori

VISUAL ARTS

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8. What traditional Japanese art form

involves creating images using carved

wooden blocks?

Ukiyo-e

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9. Which visual art technique is

characterized by brush and ink in East

Asian cultures?

calligraphy

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10. What common theme is often depicted

in the traditional visual arts of China,

Japan, and Korea?

nature and landscapes