East Asia 1

Question 1

Where does Urtyn Duu originate?

Answer 1

Mongolia

Question 2

What does Urtyn Duu mean and what are characteristics?

Answer 2

Long song;
Long Syllables
Overtone singing
Voice as imitation of nature
Used in herding animals

Question 3

What is the structure of Urtyn Duu?

Answer 3

Koohmei (overtone singing) + inst accomp = urtyn duu
Morin huur (bowed chord)
Limbe (flute)
Igil (bowed chord)

Question 4

Where does Bhuddist Chant originate?

Answer 4

Tibet

Question 5

Characteristics bhuddist chant

Answer 5

High pitch drive away evil spirits call benevolent spirits
Low pitch imitate powerful animal (elephant)
Percussion emphasizes structure

Question 6

What instruments? Chant bhuddist

Answer 6

Dung Chen (huge horn)
Dril-bu (sistrum like thing)
Nga bom (drum)
Rom (symbols)
Gyaling (high pitch flute)

Question 7

What is a secular art form of Tibet?

Answer 7

Lhasa street song

Question 8

What are the characteristics of Lhasa Street Song

Answer 8

Public commentary
Political social criticism
Sarcasm irony
Local knowledge
Street buskers