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*''Japanese'': 雅楽 ''(gagaku)''
*''Japanese'': 雅楽 ''(gagaku)''
''Gagaku'' is the classical court music of the Japanese Imperial court. It derives significantly from continental court music, and was adopted by the Japanese court as the official genre or style of court music in [[701]].
''Gagaku'' is the classical court music of the Japanese Imperial court. It derives significantly from continental court music, and was adopted by the Japanese court as the official genre or style of court music in [[701]].
''Gagaku'' is divided into two sub-categories, representing the two main threads of continental influence. Musical elements derived from Chinese influence are known as ''Tôgaku'' ([[Tang Dynasty|Tang]] music) and those from Korean influence ''komagaku'' ([[Koryo]] music).
''Gagaku'' is divided into two sub-categories, representing the two main threads of continental influence. Musical elements derived from Chinese influence are known as ''Tôgaku'' ([[Tang Dynasty|Tang]] music) and those from Korean influence ''komagaku'' ([[Koryo]] music). With the influence and incorporation of native Japanese elements, ''gagaku'' is said to have developed into its mature form in the 10th century.
Instruments used in ''gagaku'' include the [[biwa]] (a stringed lute), a variety of flutes including the ''[[sho|shô]]'', ''[[ryuteki|ryûteki]]'', ''[[hichiriki]]'', and ''[[komabue]]'', and a variety of drums, including the ''[[kakko]]'' and ''[[tsuridaiko]]'', as well as bells, gongs, and occasionally ''[[koto]]''. Performances are often accompanied by masked & costumed dances.
Instruments used in ''gagaku'' include the [[biwa]] (a stringed lute), a variety of flutes including the ''[[sho|shô]]'', ''[[ryuteki|ryûteki]]'', ''[[hichiriki]]'', and ''[[komabue]]'', and a variety of drums, including the ''[[kakko]]'' and ''[[tsuridaiko]]'', as well as bells, gongs, and occasionally ''[[koto]]''. Performances are often accompanied by masked & costumed dances.
''Gagaku'' as performed by musicians of the [[Imperial Household Agency]] was named an Intangible [[Important Cultural Property]] in 1955, and in 2009 was named an important Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
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==References==
==References==
*Gallery labels, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
*Gallery labels, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
*Gallery labels, Tokyo Imperial Palace.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/18200814551/sizes/k/]
[[Category:Poetry and Theater]]
[[Category:Poetry and Theater]]
[[Category:Nara Period]]
[[Category:Nara Period]]
[[Category:Heian Period]]
[[Category:Heian Period]]