Music of Japan

Which country does not have music similar to Japan

• China

• Hawaii

• Korea

• Indonesia

What type of wood is the Shakuachi made of?

• Cherokee

• Bamboo

• Cherrywood

• Red Oak

The Shakuhachi belongs to what instrumental group?

• Strings:

• Woodwinds:

• Brass

• Percussion

Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

• China
• India
• Korea
• Russia

Which Japanese chordophone is sounds similar to a harp?

• Guitarron - large string instrument used in mariachi bands to lead

• Shamisen - 3 stringed guitar with a membrane

• Charango - small guitar with large next for 10 strings

• Koto - 13 string zither

A Japanese orchestra is called ___________.

• Gagaku

• Shimyo

• Hogaku

This is an end-blown five-fingerhole flute used to accompany Gagaku music.

• Gagaku

• Ching and chap

• Shakuhachi

It means “music of one’s homeland”

• Shimyo

• Hogaku

• Batchu

What is the Court music of Japan, played by professionals and the nobility called?

• Chin Chin

• Komotoku

• Gagaku

• Salagaku