Court Music
In Korean court music, what is the name of the local style characterized by rich ornamentation and large ensembles?
Hyangak
What is the traditional court music of Japan that features a three-part structure known as Jo-Ha-Kyu?
Gagaku
This traditional art form emphasizes landscapes and nature, uses ink wash and calligraphy techniques, and reflects Confucian ideals of harmony and balance.
Traditional Chinese painting
One of the musical instruments used in Gagaku with 17 reed pipes.
Sho
It incorporates modern themes and techniques, blending traditional elements with global influences, showcasing a dynamic evolution of cultural expression.
Chinese contemporary art
Which Chinese opera is famous for its vocal techniques and elaborate costumes?
Peking Opera
It incorporates modern themes and techniques, blending traditional elements with global influences, showcasing a dynamic evolution of cultural expression.
Contemporary Chinese art
It is known for their ceramics, particularly celadon pottery, and painting styles that emphasize nature.
Korean visual arts
Which instrument is commonly used in Korean court music?
Geomungo
A performing group evolved in Korea that hailed global phenomenon associated with their visual aesthetics.
K-pop
Gagaku is the traditional court music of which country?
Japan
Dances set to vocal music, including Japanese folk songs and Chinese poems.
Utamono
What traditional Japanese art form involves creating images using carved wooden blocks?
Ukiyo-e
One of the Chinese musical instruments that accompany Peking opera that is a bowed string instrument.
(Biwa, Erhu, Pipa)
Erhu
This form of contemporary art from Korea blends traditional themes with modern techniques and is widely recognized through the global visual aesthetics of K-pop.
Contemporary Korean Art
What is the main purpose of court music in East Asian history?
To accompany rituals and ceremonies.
A Japanese performing arts that is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic performances.
Kabuki
What philosophies that influenced Korean traditional artworks that often incorporate motifs of harmony and balance.
Confucian and Buddhist philosophies
A Japanese plucked string instrument, often called a Japanese harp or zither.
Koto
Refers to modern Japanese art often fuses traditional techniques with contemporary themes which have gained global popularity.
Manga and anime
Peking Opera is best described as a performance art that combines:
Singing, reciting, acting and martial arts
One of the performing arts in Japan that is characterized by its slow, stylized movements and use of masks.
Noh
Which visual art technique is characterized by brush and ink in East Asian cultures?
Calligraphy
Which Chinese instrument is commonly used in court music and resembles a zither?
Guzheng
This modern art style from Japan blends traditional techniques with contemporary themes and is widely recognized through globally popular forms like manga and anime.
Modern Japanese Art