Database: Music in Medieval Japan - Revision history

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	In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

	Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].		Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|Jōruri (music)\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].

	Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.		Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.

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	In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

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	In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

	Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].		Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].

	Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.		Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.

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	In Japan music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, gagaku, of the Imperial Court, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, Chinese, ~~Korean~~, ~~Manchurian~~, and ~~Vietnamese~~ origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by Tang China. Conversely, ~~shômyô~~, the recitation of ~~sutras~~ with a melody, in Buddhist ~~temples~~, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little ~~Indian~~) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or liturgical music in the Middle Ages, does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

	Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while ~~shômyô~~ is sung by ~~priests~~ and ~~monks~~. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: dengaku and ~~kuse-mai~~ accompanying dance, sarugaku and ennen including theater as well, and ~~sekkyô~~-bushi derived from ~~shômyô~~. It is well known that blind monks sang heikyoku while playing the biwa, as well as early ~~jôruri~~ while playing the shamisen. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many samurai who participated in Kyoto salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, a samurai created ~~kôwaka-mai~~, music and dance originating from ~~kuse-mai~~, which was adored by Oda Nobunaga.		Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].

	Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only ~~fûryû~~, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the Edo period cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, bon-odori, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.		Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.
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In Japan music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, gagaku, of the Imperial Court, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Manchurian, and Vietnamese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by Tang China. Conversely, shômyô, the recitation of sutras with a melody, in Buddhist temples, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little Indian) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or liturgical music in the Middle Ages, does not accompany dance or theater.

Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shômyô is sung by priests and monks. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: dengaku and kuse-mai accompanying dance, sarugaku and ennen including theater as well, and sekkyô-bushi derived from shômyô. It is well known that blind monks sang heikyoku while playing the biwa, as well as early jôruri while playing the shamisen. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many samurai who participated in Kyoto salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, a samurai created kôwaka-mai, music and dance originating from kuse-mai, which was adored by Oda Nobunaga.

Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only fûryû, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the Edo period cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, bon-odori, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
[[Category:Database: Music and Arts]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Music in Medieval Japan}}

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	In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

	Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].		Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|Jōruri (music)\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].

	Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.		Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.

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	In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.		In [[Japan]], music developed mainly in connection with dance and theater. For example, {{Wiki\|gagaku}}, of the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}, was formed between the 8th and 10th centuries based on music with (more or less) theatrical dance of ancient Japanese, [[China\|Chinese]], [[Korea]]n, {{Wiki\|Manchuria}}n, and [[Vietnam]]ese origin. This was done to organize all types of ceremony in a style influenced by [[Tang dynasty\|Tang China]]. Conversely, {{Wiki\|shōmyō}}, the recitation of {{Wiki\|sutra}}s with a melody, in [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] [[temple]]s, also formed in the same era under Chinese (and a little [[India]]n) influence. This form, that was appreciated as a song or {{Wiki\|liturgical music}} in the [[Middle Ages]], does not accompany dance or theater.

	Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].		Gagaku is played by aristocrats and musicians in the service of the Imperial Court, while shōmyō is sung by [[priest]]s and [[monk]]s. However, people of lower status were also involved in numerous other types of music: {{Wiki\|dengaku}} and {{Wiki\|kusemai}} accompanying dance, {{Wiki\|sarugaku}} and {{Wiki\|:ja:延年\|ennen}} including theater as well, and {{Wiki\|:ja:説経節\|sekkyō-bushi}} derived from shōmyō. It is well known that {{Wiki\|Biwa hōshi\|blind monks}} sang {{Wiki\|:ja:平曲\|heikyoku}} while playing the {{Wiki\|biwa}}, as well as early {{Wiki\|jōruri}} while playing the {{Wiki\|shamisen}}. The patrons of music were essentially aristocrats and Buddhist elites. By the 14th century, many shogunate leaders were fascinated by dengaku or sarugaku, as well as many [[samurai]] who participated in [[Kyoto]] salons during the 15th century. It is said that at this time, {{Wiki\|:ja:桃井直詮\|a samurai}} created {{Wiki\|kōwakamai}}, music and dance originating from kusemai, which was adored by [[Oda Nobunaga]].

	Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.		Little is known about the music in villages or towns. Only {{Wiki\|:ja:風流\|fūryū}}, thanks to it being presented before elites, was mentioned in private journals and paintings. Organized since the 15th century, it is a type of popular dance and music done mainly in summer or early autumn to pray for protection against epidemics. People dressed up or wore their splendid clothes. They danced in groups and sang accompanied by gong, drum, and flute. From the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} cames many rituals, dances, and folk music. For example, {{Wiki\|:ja:盆踊り\|bon-odori}}, the dance with music organized today everywhere in the country in July or August to delight the souls of ancestors.