Gagaku is the oldest traditional court music of Japan. It consists of songs, dances, and a mixture of other Asian music. There are two waves: instrumental (kigaku) – Kangen and Bugaku, and vocal (Seigaku) – Kumeuta, Kagurauta, Azumaasobi, Saibara, and Roei. Shomyo is a Buddhist song which is an added melody for a sutra. It originated from India, and […]