History
Instruments
Today & More
100
While Japan has its own true music traditions, many similarities can be found to the music of _____, Korea, and Indonesia.
China
100
Name this Instrument
Shamisen
100
Much of the music of Japan today continues to see highly __________ and traditional performances.
Ritualized
200
The __________ of the musicians during performance is considered as important as the sound itself.
Composure
200
Name this Instrument
Koto
200
Name ANY genre of music.
Rock, Classical, Hip-Hop, Pop, Country, Rap, R&B, House, Electronic, Dance, Heavy Metal, Folk, Punk, etc.
300
Translates loosely to space and time
Ma
300
What instrument is this NOT
Taiko, Shamisen, Koto
300
_____, ______ ________,
___-___, and many other genres have taken hold of the Japanese music market,
making it the 2nd largest music market in the world.
Rock, Heavy Metal, Hip-Hop
400
Rather than perfecting one song, musicians in Japan seek mastery over what?
The Instrument
400
Draw the 2 instruments that have strings
Koto and Shamisen
400
***DOUBLE JEOPARADY***
The Shamisen has strings and a body that is covered with a membrane. To what other instrument in the world is this similar to?
Banjo
500
Rhythms in Japanese music are Ma-based. Making silence equally important to sound. This was done in an attempt to mimic what?
The behaviors of nature
500
Draw and label all 4 instruments on the chalkboard
Shamisen, Taiko, Shakuhachi, Koto
500
Both the Koto and the Shakuhachi can use this musical effect.
Vibrato