CHINESE COURT MUSIC
The traditional court and ritual music of China.
Yayue (雅乐)
Japan’s traditional court music and is considered the oldest continuous orchestra in the world.
Gagaku (雅楽)
What is the court music of Korea according to our presentation?
Aak/Jeongak
Yayue (雅乐) literally means "_______ _____".
elegant music
How many forms of Gagaku (雅楽) performances are there?
Three (3).
Originally came from China during the Goryeo Dynasty.
Aak
Sets of bronze bells producing different pitches
Bianzhong
What is the characteristic of Gagaku's rhythm?
Peaceful
Includes banquet music, chamber music, and elegant court pieces performed for entertainment and culture.
Jeongak
Yayue (雅乐) follows _________ ideals about order, balance, and morality.
Confucian
Form of Gagaku (雅楽) performance wherein it includes an instrumental ensemble.
Kangen
Aak is used in _________ rituals to honor ancestors and scholars.
Confucian
Write the Chinese spelling (either traditional or simplified) of Yayue.
Traditional: 雅樂
Simplified: 雅乐
Write the Japanese spelling (either Kanji or Hiragana) of Gagaku.
Kanji: 雅楽
Hiragana: ががく
Enumerate the four (4) characteristics of each Aak and Jeongak.
Aak: Slow, solemn, ceremonial, ritualistic
Jeongak: Calm, balanced, refined, elegant