How Long to Read Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World

How Long Does it Take to Read Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 50 minutes to read Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World by Liza Crihfield

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

Description

This book of Japanese poetry and lyrics explores a little-known style of Japanese song called Ko-Uta. A Ko-Uta is translated as "little song" in Japanese. Unfamiliar to most Westerners, ko-uta are particularly in tune with the tradition of Japan's Edo-era merchants. Some ko-uta are aesthetic, many are earthy. Ko-uta are sung to the accompaniment of the shamisen—a traditional, three-stringed Japanese lute. Ko-uta come to life when they are sung, and the best example of where they live is in the geisha world. To help give some idea of the geisha world, this Japanese music book has provided a...

How long is Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World?

Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World by Liza Crihfield is 110 pages long, and a total of 27,500 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World aloud.

What Reading Level is Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World?

Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World is suitable for students ages 10 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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