GUIDELINES

Always start and end the day with a

player.
If you have concerns during the session,
raise your hand to call the attention of the
teacher.
Participate actively during the session.
Always wear your facemask.
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 EAST ASIAN MUSIC
MUSICAL PIECE OF JAPAN AND ITS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize the relationship of socio-cultural aspect
of Japan
Appreciate their music through listening
perceptively
Recognize the different musical instruments of
Japan
Practice the song Sakura
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 ACTIVITY 1: TRUE OR FALSE!

Read the statement and just

say MAGANDA/GWAPO AKO if
the statement is correct and LA
ASA KAPA if it is incorrect.
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1. The Japanese are generous in the

use of bright rhythm and melody.
2. The traditional music of Japan is
based on social status.
Maganda/gwapo La asa kapa
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3. Sakura song is about goodbye.

4. The musical interval in Japan is
based on human breathing, not
on mathematical timing.
La asa ka pa Maganda/gwapo
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5. The music of Japan is about

religious festivals, work, dance, love,
and regional songs.
Maganda/gwapo
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Quite different from the western
music.
Japan
Musical interval in Japan is based on
human breathing, not on mathematical
timing.
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JAPANESE VOCAL MUSIC
THE TWO MODES OF JAPANESE VOCAL
MUSIC
1. YO-SEN MODE (HARD MODE) MALE
2. IN-SEN (SOFT MODE) FEMALE
The two mode consist of five tones-based
on a scale with seven tone. The remaining
tones are considered as auxiliary tones.
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"Sakura Sakura" ( さくら さくら , "Cherry
blossoms, cherry blossoms"), also known
as "Sakura", is a traditional Japanese
folk song depicting spring, the season of
cherry blossoms. It is often sung in
international settings as a song
representative of Japan.
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sakura sakura
yayoi no sora wa
mi watasu kagiri
kasumi ka kumo ka
nioi zo izuru
izaya izaya
mini yukan

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The national flower of Japan, the
cherry blossom – or Sakura,
represents a time of renewal and
optimism. The pops of pink mark the
ending of winter and signify the
beginning of spring.

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The cherry tree represents beauty, peace
and joy in the Japanese culture. But more
importantly, the blooming of the cherry tree
signifies the arrival of spring and therefore
is associated with renewal and rebirth. The
song refers to “hanami,” or blossom viewing.

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Japan
Classification of Musical Instruments
(Hornbostel-Sachs System)

1.Chordophone (String instruments)

2.Aerophone (Woodwind instruments)
3.Membranophone (Percussion instruments)

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Japan

THE PERCUSSION
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
JAPAN

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Odaiko is a big drum. The
Odaiko performance gives
physical energy and sheer
excitement. It is an integral
part of many Japanese
Matsuri.

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Japan
Tsuzumi is an hourglass-shape
instrument. It has two
varieties, the smaller
(kotsuzumi) and the larger
(otsuzumi). These
instruments are used in both
Noh and Kabuki performance.

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Tsuridaiko is a large
hanging barrel drum.
The two mallets are
used to play tsuridaiko
on the other side only.
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Taiko is a drum that
has various sizes,
and it is used to play
a variety of musical
genres.
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Japan
is a drum that has various sizes is a large hanging barrel drum

Taiko Tsuridaiko
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Japan
is an hourglass-shape instrument

is a big drum

Tsuzumi Odaiko
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Japan

THE CHORDOPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
JAPAN

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Koto is a 13-stringed zither. It is
made of Paulownia wood and
about two meters long. It
performs through plucking using
a pick on the thumb and first two
fingers of the right hand, while
the left hand can be used to
modify pitch and tone

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Japan
Shamisen is a stringed
instrument and performs
through plucking. The
strings stretched across a
resonating body. The
neck is fretless.
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Biwa is a short necked
fretted lute. This
instrument is
commonly used in
narrative storytelling.

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Japan

Shamisen
is a 13-stringed zither

is a stringed instrument and performs

through plucking

Koto
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Japan

Biwa
is a short necked fretted lute.

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Japan

THE AEROPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
JAPAN

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Shakuhachi is the most
famous flute made from
bamboo. It consist of four or
five holes on the front face
and a thumb hole on the rear
face. It was imported from
China for Gagaku.
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Nokan is a bamboo flute
(fue) is the only melodic
instrument perform in Noh.
The melody of this
instrument has no specific
pitch relationship with the
melody of the chanting.
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Hichiriki is one of the
two main melodic
instruments in Japanese
Gagaku music. It is a
double reed Japanese
flute.
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Sho was introduced

from China during the
Nara period, and it has
free reed.

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Japan

Shinobue has a high-

pitched sound, and it
is also known as
takebue.

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Ryuteki is a Japanese
transverse fue made of
bamboo and it literally
means dragon flute. It
is used in Gagaku.

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is a Japanese transverse fue made of
bamboo and it literally means dragon flute
Shinobue

has a high-pitched
Ryuteki sound

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is the most famous flute made from
bamboo.
Nokan

Shakuhachi is a bamboo flute (fue) is the only

melodic instrument perform in Noh.

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Hichiriki Sho
was introduced from China during
the Nara period, and it has free reed.

is one of the two main melodic

instruments in Japanese Gagaku music

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MUSICAL PIECE OF CHINA AND ITS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
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 CLASSIFY THE MUSICAL
INSTRMENTS

Identify the name of the

instrument, place of origin and
classify the following instruments
using the Hornbostel-Sachs System.
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CLASSIFY THE MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT ORIGIN ON OF
INSTRUMENT
INSTRMENTS
1. Has two HAEGUM KOREA STRING
string vertical INSTUMENT
fiddle
2. IS KNOWN AS A SHENG CHINA AEROPHONE/
CHINSE MOUTH WIND
ORGAN
INSTRUMENT
3. IS A FOUS PILA CHINA STRING/
STRING CHORDOPHON
INSTUMENT W/
E INSTRUMNT
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 NAME OF THE PLACE OF CLASSIFICATI
CLASSIFY THE MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT ORIGIN ON OF
INSTRUMENT
INSTRMENTS
4. IT IS A DIZI CHINA AEROPHONE/
TRADITIONAL WIND
CHINESE FLUTE
INSTRUMENT

5. IT IS A LARGE PIRI KOREA AEROPHONE/

AND WIND
CYLINDRICAL
INSTRUMENT
BORE

3. IS AN HOUR CHANGGO KOREA PERCUSSION

GLASS SHAPE INSTRUMNT
BODY AND MADE
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CHINA
China has a long and influential musical
tradition. For centuries, musician develops
different styles in music and invented or
adopt many musical instruments.
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The prominent expressive features
of Chinese music are the melody
Chinese vocal quality is often
described as being high-pitched,
nasal, and tone color.
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What is the importance of musical instruments in
China?
Musical instruments do not only entertain
people but they also play an important role in
traditional Chinese culture. The "unity of man
and nature "is one of the most important
concepts in China
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MO LI HUA (JASMINE FLOWER) this is a
well-known folk song in China. It is
originally from the Qing Dynasty.

In Chinese opera, the performers use

formal hand gestures to enhance their
performance.
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Jasmine has symbolic meanings in the Chinese
culture. This flower is not only the symbol of
forever love but also one of the holy flowers
of Buddhism. For example, the crown of the
Buddhist in the Ajanta wall paintings, a world
heritage site, is decorated by golden jasmine
flowers.
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The spiritual symbolization of the

jasmine flower is purity, sensuality,
modesty, and inspiration. Jasmine is
one of the most beautiful flowers found
around the globe.

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China

THE CHORDOPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
CHINA

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China
Yueqin is a moon-shaped
lute with a shorter neck
and four strings. It is
used to accompany local
operas.

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Pipa is a four-stringed
lute with 30 frets and a
pear-shaped body. It has
extremely wide dynamic
range and remarkable
expressive power.
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Erhu is one of the most popular
instruments in China. It is fiddle
with two strings. This instrument
can be performed as solo as
well, in small ensemble or large
orchestra, and by various ethic
groups.
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Zheng is an elongated-
trapezoid with 13 to 21 strings
stretched over individual
bridges. The range spans of this
instrument are three to four
octaves.
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China

THE PERCUSSION
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
CHINA

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Yunluo is a set of ten small
tuned gongs mounted in a
wood frame. It literally
means cloud gongs or
cloud of gongs.

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China
Pengling the two small
bells are made of high-tin
bronze. It is a coloring
rhythmic instrument.
IDIOPHONE

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China

THE AEROPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
CHINA

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Sheng is known as a Chinese
mouth organ. It consist of 12 to
36 bamboo pipes. The pipe has
a different length, and it has a
brass reed on the bottom and
a hole that must be locked in
order to make a sound.
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Dizi is the traditional Chinese flute.
It can have a membrane over an
extra hole to give the rattle effect.
To play Dizi, the performer blow
across the mouthpiece and to
produce a different note by
stopping the six holes found in the
rod.

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
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Korea
The traditional music of Korea is generous in the
use of bright rhythms and melody. It gives more
energy and capricious contrast to the nation’s
collection of classical music works.
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Two Major Divisions of Traditional Korean Music
1. Chong-ak It means “right music”. It is the music
correlated with the ruling classes. It also pertains
to ensemble music for men of high social status
outside of the court.

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“Arirang” is a Korean folk song, sometimes
considered the. unofficial national anthem of
Korea. Arirang is an ancient native Korean
word with no direct modern meaning. But it
is the name of a Korean mountain pass.

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Arirang songs speak about

leaving and reunion,
sorrow, joy and
happiness.
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“Arirang” is a song embodying the
unique energy of the Korean people. It
has the strength to unite the Korean
people and make communication
possible through its spirited and
enlightening melody and lyrics.

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Korea

THE CHORDOPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
KOREA

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Kayagum (gayageum) is a
zither like string instrument,
with 12 strings, but recent
variants have been
constructed with 21 or more
numbers of strings.
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Geomungo is a traditional Korean six-string plucked
zither with bridges and frets.

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Haegum has a two-string
vertical fiddle. It has two silk
strings, rod-like neck, a
hallow wooden soundbox. It
is played vertically on the
knee using with a bow.
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THE AEROPHONE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
KOREA

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Piri. Its large and cylindrical
bore makes it sound
mellower than other types
of oboe. It is made of
bamboo and performs both
folk and classical music of
Korea.
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THE PERCUSSION
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF
KOREA

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Changgo is an hourglass-
shaped body with two
heads made from animal
skin. Both heads produce
sounds with different
pitch.
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