Course Description

This course examines the musical traditions of Japan. Representative works will be examined through notations and contemporary recordings, and these works will be considered from a cultural perspective. Students do not need to have taken part I of the course.

日本の伝統音楽の代表的な作品を、楽譜や録音等の記録を用いて文化的側面から検討する。I の既習は必要ない。

Week 1: Japanese music, music in Japan, music of Japan.

Week 2: Gagaku.

Week 3: Music and religion.

Week 4: Biwa.

Week 5: Music of the Noh theater.

Week 6: Music of the Kabuki theater.

Week 7: Shakuhachi.

Week 8: Okinawan music

Week 9: Chamber music for koto and Shamisen.

Week 10: Modern Japanese music. Pop, classical, jazz.