Choose an AUDIO example (not video clip) from Unit 4: Japan and write a 150 word journal about it. Please utilize the listening guides in your textbook for this assignment. Include information about the audio example including the genre or style, instruments and form. What culture creates this music? What behaviors or activities are associated with this music? Also include your personal thoughts or feelings about your chosen audio example. Do you like it/dislike it? Why did you choose this particular example?

Your Journal should be around 150 words , cover all of the topic points

Japan Audio Examples

Audio Examples ARE part of the Japan Quiz. Please utilize the Listening Guides in your textbook when listening to these examples. Some important information to know for each example includes: the culture that creates the music, the instruments you are hearing, the song type or genre of the music, and what kinds of activities are associated with the music.

Kabuki Theater “Dojoji”

Listening Guide pg.140

Noh Theater “Hagoromo”

Listening Guide pg.147

Sokyoku (Instrumental Sankyoku ensemble)

Listening Guide pg.151

Sokyoku “Juita Chidori”

Listening Guide pg.152

Gagaku Court Music

Listening Guide pg.157