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Japanese Music

• By Franz Heather

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Cherry Blossom Tree
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Music Culture of Japan

• Japan has similar styles to Korea
• The Japanese word for music is ongaku
• Traditional Japanese robes are Kimonos
• Pants in Japanese are called Hakamo
• Kimonos have various designs such as cherry
  blossom flowers with different accompanying
  flowers
• Designs can also be based on seasons

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Japanese Instruments
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Music of Japan

• Japanese music is like music from cherry blossom
  trees
• Some songs tell the emotions of the artist
• The music is similar to Chinese Korean in the
  aspect that it speaks the mind
• Music is very important to the elderly
• Japanese music is also used in parades
  ceremonies

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Importance of Music in Japan

• Music is used in parades
• In traditional plays, music is used to show
  emotion
• There is no record about early Japanese music
• Japanese music usually have no steady beat
• Music in Japan are usually improvised

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Taiko Drums
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When where is Japanese music Performed/listened?

• Japan Town (Performances by Taiko Drums, etc)
• Festival Ceremonies (Cherry Blossom Festival)
• Online listening to Japanese Music
• Performances and Parades are there for people to
  enjoy

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Noriko Sakai

• Famous composer/singer from Japan
• Best selling single is called Aoi Usagi
  (Meaning Blue Rabbit)
• Born February 14, 1971, Married 1998
• Son born in 1999

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Noriko Sakai
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Other Japanese Music

• J-Rock, another example of Japanese Music
• Similar to American rock-n-roll
• Difference is Japanese singing is powerful and
  speaking to audience

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Credits

• Franz Mangonon
• Heather Wong