黄檗宗声明の旋律構造 : 節経を中心として

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The Shomyo, or the buddhist chant of the Obaku sect, was introduced into Japan in 1654 from the South China. It has been conveyed through the oral tradition of learning without any melodic notes. Each melody of it is instructed as a whole. It is not divided into some small melodic patterns, unlike the Tendai or Shingon Shomyo. The fact, however, is that we are able to catch the similar tunes repeated in the several melodies, that suggests these melodies are structured by series of patterns. The author analized the melodies of the San, which is one of the most important sorts of the Obaku Shomyo. First, I classified the data on the melody of it. Secondly, I collected the all types of the tune that can be regarded as a unit formed by percussive beat and examined their frequency of appearance in each melody. The result of the examination shows that a melody of San consists of several small patterns. It can be assumed that the structure unconsciously helps learning to chant by heart.
1998-03-31