Core Kyoto S4E6 - Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital
Core Kyoto S4E6 - Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital
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The world's oldest orchestral music, gagaku was imported from mainland China in ancient times. The melody is not based on a scale, yet the tunes are gentle, unmetered tones of continuous notes. The shakuhachi flute is a Buddhist instrument that brings enlightenment. The koto zither was much loved among the ancient aristocracy. The guitar-like shamisen entertains banquet guests in the flower districts. Discover the eternal tunes that harmonized the musical instruments' nature with human emotions.
Released Feb 28, 2013
Runtime 28min
Genre Documentary
Actor Gary Tegler
Director N/A
Production NHK