Mapeh (Music) Reviewer

• Japanese Theater

  the traditional form of popular theater began in the 16th century
• Kabuki

  traditional Japan drama and highly stylized song, mime and dance.
• Vocal and Instrument Features

  Gagaku: classic court music imported from China in the 18th Century.

  Kagura: performed in Shinto Shrines

  Shamisen: nagauta meaning long song.
• Vocal pattern and Techniques

  ipponchoshi - used in speeches

  Nari Technique - adapted from chanting jouri, shamisen (string music)

  Yakuharai Technique: the subtle delivery of poetical text.