Detailed description

This factual article ‘Traditional Japanese Music’ features important and interesting information about different styles of traditional Japanese music. This resource is easy to read and provides a brief outline of some of the most influential styles of music from Gagaku, the music that was performed in Royal courts, to Minyou, the folk music sung as work songs. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Japanese history or culture.