Komagaku
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Komagaku is a form of Gagaku
, or court music, that appeared in Japan around the beginning of the Nara period
(710-794). It originated in Korea and is often played as a dance accompaniment.
In contrast to other forms of Gagaku
, Komagaku uses no plucked string instruments, only winds and percussion.
Gagaku
Gagaku is a type of Japanese classical music that has been performed at the Imperial Court in Kyoto for several centuries. It consists of three primary repertoires:#Native Shinto religious music and folk songs and dance, called kuniburi no utamai...
, or court music, that appeared in Japan around the beginning of the Nara period
Nara period
The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijō-kyō . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyō, in 784...
(710-794). It originated in Korea and is often played as a dance accompaniment.
In contrast to other forms of Gagaku
Gagaku
Gagaku is a type of Japanese classical music that has been performed at the Imperial Court in Kyoto for several centuries. It consists of three primary repertoires:#Native Shinto religious music and folk songs and dance, called kuniburi no utamai...
, Komagaku uses no plucked string instruments, only winds and percussion.