Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Whats Old and New in Japan

It is another country in East Asia, has a close relationship with the Philippines

How many islands does Japan have

They are the predominant religions in Japan

This is one of the most prominent Japanese chrodophone instruments, it is a two-meter long zither with 13 strings and movable bridges, plucked with a pick attached to the thumb

It is a three-stringed chordophone that has a drumlike, rounded rectangular bod covered with skin, which amplifies the sound

It has a long, fretless neck, at the end of which three strings are attached.

It is a japanese lute, it is a short necked chordophone characterized by its pear-shaped body. This instrument is often used as an accompaniment in story telling, as part of the gagaku court music ensemble, or as a solo instrument.

It has four to five strings, which are attached to slender pegs fastened at the end of the neck

It is a famous Japanese bamboo flute, it is an end blown aerophone that has four or five holes

It is a Japanese membranophone instrument which is a very large drum usually played by able-bodied Jaanese male instrumentalists

These are four main types of Japanese Folk songs

These are children's songs

These are work songs

These are religious songs

These are songs for gatherings, celebrations, and funerals