Okinawa |
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A Japanese island paradise |
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Music |
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Kunkunshi |
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Okinawan music is written using kanji (Chinese characters) to denote the notes. There is a strong tradition of music in Okinawa ranging from classical, folk music and there is also a strong presence in the Japanese pop music scene. The essence of Okinawan music is written in the pentatonic scale. | ||||||||
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The major, underlying theme of music originating in Okinawa is enjoyment and this is evident in Eisaa. Eisaa is a choreographed drum performance which combines the traditional Okinawan folk music played on the sanshin, unique vocals and a drumbeat which accompanies very defined movements. |
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