How Long to Read Japan's Musical Tradition

By Miyuki Yoshikami

How Long Does it Take to Read Japan's Musical Tradition?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 12 minutes to read Japan's Musical Tradition by Miyuki Yoshikami

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What makes Japanese music sound Japanese? Each genre of Japan's pre-Western music (hogaku) morphed from the preceding one with singing at its foundation. In ancient Shinto prayers, words of power recited in a prescribed cadence communicated veneration and community needs to the divine spirit (kami). From the prayers, Japan's word-based music evolved into increasingly more sophisticated recitations with biwa, shamisen, and koto accompaniment. This examination reveals shortcomings in the typical interpretation of Japanese music from a pitch-based Western perspective and carefully explores how...

How long is Japan's Musical Tradition?

Japan's Musical Tradition by Miyuki Yoshikami is 251 pages long, and a total of 63,001 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Japan's Musical Tradition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Japan's Musical Tradition aloud.

What Reading Level is Japan's Musical Tradition?

Japan's Musical Tradition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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