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Discovering the music of Japan

United States, 1967
film

In a beautiful teahouse setting, three of the major Japanese instruments - the Koto, the Samisen and the Shakuhachi - are shown. Historical background on each..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Discovering the music of Japan (TEFC)

United States, 1967
Similarity: 98%

Arts of Japan

United States, 1954
Similarity: 73%

Japan's art from the land

United States, 1962
Similarity: 71%

Living arts of Japan

Japan, 1960
Similarity: 69%

Introducing music: the instruments of the orchestra

United Kingdom, 1970
Similarity: 69%

Percussion instruments

United States, 1963
Similarity: 69%

Women in kimono

Japan, 1971
Similarity: 68%

Rediscovered harmonies

Belgium, 1959
Similarity: 68%

Instruments of the orchestra

United Kingdom, 1948
Similarity: 68%

Balinese gong orchestra

Australia, 1974
Similarity: 67%

Kama wosi: music in the Trobriand Islands

Australia, 1979
Similarity: 67%

The Dolmetsch Story. Part 3. Making music

United Kingdom, 1972
Similarity: 67%

Woodwinds and dance

United States, 1972
Similarity: 67%

The Japanese garden

Japan, 1978
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Glimpses of enchanting Japan

Japan, 1968
Similarity: 67%

Journey through Japan

Japan, 1960
Similarity: 67%

African music: old and new

United States, 1978
Similarity: 67%

An Invitation to Japan

Japan, 1965
Similarity: 67%
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