japan listening journal 2

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 , and be submitted on time . There are possible for this assignment.

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

19 Kabuki Dojoji.mp3Play media comment.

Noh Theater “Hagoromo”

Listening Guide pg.147

20 Noh Hagoromo.mp3Play media comment.

Sokyoku (Instrumental Sankyoku ensemble)

Listening Guide pg.151

21 Sokyoku.mp3Play media comment.

Sokyoku “Juita Chidori”

Listening Guide pg.152

01 Jiuta Chidori.mp3Play media comment.

Gagaku Court Music

Listening Guide pg.157

02 Gagaku.mp3Play media comment.