Japanese Music

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  1. 3. The ___________ is a Japanese Pipa, a short-necked wooden lute (a plucked string instrument) traditionally used in narrative storytelling. This instrument is used in traditional and modern ways.
  2. 4. Manga are ___________ books rather than animations.
  3. 5. _______________ music education heavily influenced Japanese music education.
  4. 6. In the manga, "Nadeshiko Doremisora", Hiyo Takemi plays the _______________ flute. This instrument is a Japanese end blown flute made of bamboo.
Down
  1. 1. In the anime "Aki no Kanade", Aki Miyagawa moved to Tokoyo to pursue her dream to be a _________ drummer.
  2. 2. "Nitaboh, the _____________ Master" is a 2004 Japanese anime about Nitabo, a ______________ player. (the two blanks have the same word) This instrument is a 3-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument.
  3. 5. Japan is one of the most ______________ countries in the world.
  4. 7. Kono Oto Tomare!:Sounds of Life is a comedy anime that tells the story of the high schoolers of the ________ Club at Tokise High School. This instrument is known as the "National Instrument of Japan".