Japanese Music
By: Franz & Heather
Cherry Blossom Tree
Music & Culture of Japan
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Japan has similar styles to Korea
The Japanese word for music is “ongaku”
Traditional Japanese robes are “Kimonos”
Pants in Japanese are called “Hakamo”
Kimonos have various designs such as
cherry blossom flowers with different
accompanying flowers
• Designs can also be based on seasons
Japanese Instruments
Music of Japan
• Japanese music is like music from cherry
blossom trees
• Some songs tell the emotions of the artist
• The music is similar to Chinese & Korean
in the aspect that it speaks the mind
• Music is very important to the elderly
• Japanese music is also used in parades &
ceremonies
Importance of Music in Japan
• Music is used in parades
• In traditional plays, music is used to show
emotion
• There is no record about early Japanese
music
• Japanese music usually have no steady
beat
• Music in Japan are usually improvised
Taiko Drums
When & where is Japanese music
Performed/listened?
• Japan Town (Performances by Taiko Drums,
etc)
• Festival & Ceremonies (Cherry Blossom
Festival)
• Online listening to Japanese Music
• Performances and Parades are there for
people to enjoy
Noriko Sakai
• Famous composer/singer from Japan
• Best selling single is called “Aoi Usagi”
(Meaning Blue Rabbit)
• Born February 14, 1971, Married 1998
• Son born in 1999
Noriko Sakai
Other Japanese Music
• J-Rock, another example of Japanese
Music
• Similar to American rock-n-roll
• Difference is Japanese singing is powerful
and speaking to audience
Credits:
Franz Mangonon
Heather Wong