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The Pentatonic scale which has been adopted by many western musicians was invented in China, which potentially sounds very Japanese

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Is there a difference between Chinese and Japanese music?

Traditional Chinese music uses the pentatonic major scale, while traditional Japanese music uses the pentatonic minor scale.


What is the pentatonic scale used by the Japanese and Chinese?

The pentatonic scale used in Japanese traditional music is called the Yo scale, while in Chinese traditional music it is known as the Gong scale. Both scales consist of five notes per octave and are characterized by their simple, harmonious sound.


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How old is pentatonic scale?

Approximately a few thousand years since this scale was used in ancient Asian music


Where can you buy Japanese music?

A lot of Japanese music can be purchased in Japan.


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The swing beat is used a lot in blues. Also, this bears a strong resemblance to Folk Music and Asian music because of the repeated use of the pentatonic scale.


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How do you say the word music in Japanese language?

The Japanese word for music is Ongaku.


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