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。
Contents of Lectures 10Lectures /1 Video
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.
Instructor: GILLAN‚ Matthew | Language of Instruction: E
Major: Music 音楽 | Course ID: MUS102 | Course Schedule: 4*/M, 4*/TH | Update: 2016.12.06 Category: Major Courses