Manzai Raku
万歳楽
| [Genres] | Gagaku |
| [Auch bekannt als] | Eternal Peace |
Manzai Raku spielt auf den folgenden Alben
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 | Gagaku - The Imperial Court Music of Japan | |
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A masterpiece of Gagaku, it is classified as heavy music (taikyoku) and as such is performed exclusively for the formal ceremonies of the Court. It is danced majestically by four dancers attired in bird costumes. The music is said co simulate the voice of a bird called ho which once flew co an Emperor saluting him with the cry of "banzai".
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