Japanese Instruments
Taiko drums come in many different sizes (true or false).
True
Which syllable is used for hitting the side of a Taiko drum twice?
Kara
At first, Kabuki actors were all __________.
Female
Name one purpose of music in movies and video games.
(multiple answers)
Name a japanese chordophone.
Koto, Biwa, or Shamisen
What family of instruments in the Taiko in?
Percussion or Membranophone
This style of Japanese music was used in the military.
a. Taiko
b. Dengaku
c. Kagura
d. Gagaku
Taiko
Kabuki theatre began in which century?
16th Century
A theme is shorter than a motif (true or false).
False
Name two types of modern Japanese Music
J-pop
Japanese Jazz
Japanese Rock
Anime Music
What is the only Japanese woodwind instrument we learned about?
Shakuhachi
This style of Japanese music is the ancient court music of Japan.
a. Taiko
b. Dengaku
c. Kagura
d. Gagaku
Gagaku
What is the term for a man who plays the female roles in Kabuki?
Onnagata
What is the name of the fundamental waveform?
Sine wave
Which Japanese instrument sounds similar to banjo?
Shamisen
What Japanese instrument is shaped like a water droplet?
Biwa
This style of Japanese music is performed for the planting of fields.
a. Taiko
b. Dengaku
c. Kagura
d. Gagaku
Dengaku
Kabuki theatre is famous for its use of ____________.
Puppets
Which waveform has the most harmonics?
Sawtooth wave
Which waveform has 90-degree angles?
Square wave
Which Japanese instrument usually has at least 13 strings?
Koto
What notes are in a Japanese scale starting on the note D (hint: there is a B-flat)
D E F A B-flat
In what year were women banned from being Kabuki actors? (you'll get credit as long as you're within 10 years)
1629
Which two waveforms were used in 8-bit music for consoles such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and the original Gameboy?
What were your three song template options for the Soundtrack Music Composition
Sad Theme, Adventure Theme, and Battle Theme