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The word for "music" in Japanese is 音楽 ( ongaku ), combining the kanji 音 on (sound) with the kanji 楽 gaku (music, comfort). [1] Japan is the world's largest market for music on physical media [citation needed] and the second-largest overall music market, with a retail value of US$2.7 billion in 2017. [2]
Mar 14, 2022 · 1. Traditional Japanese Music at Udo Shrine, Miyazaki, photo by Tom Vining. Japanese traditional music is too broad to be easily condensed down to simply Traditional Music, but for the sake of fitting it in with other genres of popular music, it is easier for the scope of this article to understand it as traditional music.
- Cole Lubchenko
Japanese music, the art concerned with combining vocal or instrumental sounds for beauty of form or emotional expression, specifically as carried out in Japan. Common traits include the minimal use of materials to produce maximum sound, the application of three-part division, and the tendency toward words.
- William P. Malm
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Organized by Dr. Kazuko Tanosaki and Dr. E. Michael Richards of the music department, Music of Japan Today has grown into one of the largest gatherings dedicated to Japanese contemporary music outside of Japan, and the only one to couple scholarly presentations with musical performances.
Today, Japanese music continues to evolve and innovate, influenced by both traditional roots and contemporary trends, as artists push boundaries and redefine cultural norms. By tracing these musical milestones, we gain insight into the dynamic and ever-changing nature of Japanese musical culture.
Mar 15, 2023 · A Brief History of Japanese Music. In parallel with so many cultures, the music of Japan is a complex and lengthy one. The evolution of Japanese music stretches back many thousands of years. Some of these ancient traditions and practices are still alive today.
Jan 5, 2008 · Music of Japan Today examines cross-cultural confluences in contemporary Japanese art-music through multiple approaches from twenty international composers, performers, and scholars. Like the format of the MOJT symposia (1992-2007) held in the United States, the book is in two parts.
- E. Michael Richards and Kazuko Tanosaki
