Gagaku

Imperial Court
bowing to wind, string and drum
butterflies take flight

Kim M. Russell, 9th August 2018

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My response to Carpe Diem #1494 Gagaku, the traditional music of the Japanese Court

We are still in Japan and exploring the oldest known traditional Japanese music, Gagaku, which is s court music, and includes songs, dances, and a mixture of other Asian music. Gagaku has two styles; these are instrumental music, kigaku, and vocal music, seigaku.

As I shall be a year older tomorrow, I’m posting as much as possible this evening.

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