an introduction of vocal samples sung by Japanese traditional and western classical-style singing, using a common verse

摘要

This article is the introduction of vocal samples sung by Japanese traditional and western classical-style singing, using a common verse. When the Japanese language is sung in western classical-style, the natural qualities and nuances are frequently lost and the lyrics may be difficult to comprehend. In order to resolve the problems, an important first step would be to examine Japanese traditional singing, with its rich linguistic historical and cultural base, and then compare it to western-style vocalization. There is, however, no such vocal sample as to be able to compare these two singing styles. In the present study, a common verse is sung by a number of professional artists with high grade, through which the typical vocal expressions in various traditional Japanese arts will be elucidated and compared to a western approach.