The Evolution Of Japanese Music From The Heian Period To The Present Day

de Thomas Alexander Kolbe 

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idioma: Inglês
Editor: ah15 Publishing
Edição: janeiro de 2025

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The ebook "The Evolution of Japanese Music from the Heian Period to the Present Day" covers the rich history and transformation of Japanese music across multiple periods. It explores key eras such as the Heian, Muromachi, Edo, and modern periods, focusing on how historical, political, and cultural shifts shaped musical forms. During the Heian period (794–1185), Gagaku (court music) and Bugaku (dance) dominated the scene, representing the pinnacle of classical Japanese music tied to the imperial court. Instruments like the biwa and koto became central to these traditions. As Japan entered the Muromachi period (1336–1573), new musical influences from Zen Buddhism emerged, particularly through the use of the shakuhachi, a bamboo flute used by monks for meditation. Popular and folk music such as *dengaku* and *sarugaku* also evolved, becoming the foundation for future theatrical traditions like Noh. The Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603) saw continued development in Noh theater and the rise of Kabuki, a dynamic theatrical form combining music, dance, and drama. The introduction of Western music through European contact during this time brought new instruments like the guitar and harpsichord to Japan, although traditional instruments such as the shamisen became key to the emerging Bunraku puppet theater. By the Edo period (1603–1868), Japan's isolationist policies preserved and refined its musical traditions. Kabuki and Bunraku became major cultural forces, heavily integrating music into their performances. The shamisen played a central role in both forms. Gagaku and other courtly traditions persisted but gradually became more ceremonial. In the modern era, Western influences grew stronger, leading to a blending of traditional and contemporary styles, from classical Japanese music to the introduction of genres like J-pop and Enka, while maintaining the distinctiveness of traditional Japanese sound. This historical journey shows how Japanese music continuously adapted to external influences while preserving its ancient roots.

The Evolution Of Japanese Music From The Heian Period To The Present Day
de Thomas Alexander Kolbe 
ISBN:
9783689954727
Ano de edição:
01-2025
Editor:
ah15 Publishing
Idioma:
Inglês
Páginas:
20
Tipo de Produto:
eBook
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