The man behind Japan’s train station jingles

The man behind Japan’s train station jingles

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the creation of departure melodies for over 110 stations, highlighting the composer's experience as a keyboard player in Cassiopeia. It emphasizes the importance of sound quality and the inspiration drawn from trains and Tokyo Metro. The composer incorporates cultural elements and Japanese instruments into the melodies, expressing personal satisfaction and honor in having his music played on trains.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many departure melodies has the composer created for stations?

More than 110

More than 50

Exactly 200

Less than 100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the band the composer played in for 35 years?

Lyra

Andromeda

Cassiopeia

Orion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sounds does the composer prefer for departure melodies?

Violin sounds

Bell-type sounds

Guitar sounds

Drum sounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which subway line's stations inspired the composer to create a song?

Yamanote Line

Tozai Line

Chuo Line

Ginza Line

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural elements does the composer incorporate into his music for different areas?

Western instruments

Japanese instruments

Classical piano

Electronic beats