Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital
Show: Core Kyoto --> Season: 4 - Season 4
AirDate: 4/21/2016
Runtime: 28
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Overview: The world's oldest orchestral music, gagaku was imported from mainland China in ancient times. The melody is not based on a scale, yet the tunes are gentle, unmetered tones of continuous notes. The shakuhachi flute is a Buddhist instrument that brings enlightenment. The koto zither was much loved among the ancient aristocracy. The guitar-like shamisen entertains banquet guests in the flower districts. Discover the eternal tunes that harmonized the musical instruments' nature with human emotions.