Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
national identity, culture, traditional language, Okinawa, Japan
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Music
Abstract
Two of the most often used methods that we, as humans, use to identify with each other are language and music. The Omoro Soushi, compiled in the early 1600s, is a compilation of poems and songs in the Okinawan language that were used to create music. It shows that a relationship does exist between the language and the subsequently created music.
Recommended Citation
Nielsen, Ryler and Grimshaw, Dr. Jeremy
(2013)
"National Identity and Culture: Through Traditional Language and Music in Okinawa, Japan,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2318.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2318