Gagaku
Gagaku is a classical court music and dance tradition of Japan. It is the oldest of the surviving Japanese musical genres and is considered one of the world's oldest orchestral music traditions. Gagaku was historically performed at the imperial court and in major temples and shrines. The music is characterized by its slow tempos, serene melodies, and intricate instrumental arrangements.
The repertoire of Gagaku can be broadly divided into two main categories: k6gaku (music of the left)
Gagaku performances often accompany dances known as bugaku. These dances are also ancient, with influences from