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1) Complete the study guide in the attachments

2) Sokyoku "Juita Chidori"

write a 150 word journal about it the song. 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?

3) Write a 150 words paragraph. The use of silence is very important in traditional Japanese music. Discuss how this musical trait is related to religious and cultural ideals. Can you cite examples of this intentional use of silence in our audio and video examples.

4) give constructive feedback and/or pose questions that are relevant to the discussion topics. 100 words

Students response: The use of silence in traditional Japanese music can stem from aspects of Shintoism. According to the text, Shinto music was admired for being "what is 'natural', pure and simple, rather than from a rational admiration of the artfully organized" (148). It somewhat reminds me of minimalism. I feel as though incorporating silence in the music can make it in a way less showy or prestigious (not that that is a bad thing) and more humble in a sense.

I love the use of silence in the Shakuhatchi video example with the soloist. I am used to hearing soloists take pauses to catch their breath and what not but in this example in particular, I think it adds elements of elegance and intensity to the music. It kind of gave me chills when she would decrescendo, or lower her volume drastically before taking a pause, then she would use a loud attack to start the next smooth phrase of music. The contrast made it very interesting to listen to and it was easy to find myself lost in the music.

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