The Osakibarai drums in the Kurayami festival at the Ohkunitama shrine

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  • 大國魂神社例大祭「暗闇祭」の御先拂太鼓に関する用具論的考察

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The study investigated the Japanese drums in the Kurayami festival at the Ohkunitama shrine in Fuchu city, Tokyo and examined the character and carriage of the drums, the performance method and the role of the drums. The Osakibarai drums have become progressively larger, because the festival organizing committee was divided in to four groups, thus began the rivalry. The basic function of the drum is to announce the festivities and performs the social role of a symbol of the local community. Moreover, the sound of the drums symbolically purifies the route of the portable shrine. Currently the drums have become part of the culture for the following reasons. The drum uses natural materials and is a refinement of the beauty of Japanese traditional craft. The problem of the drums' size and weight are solved by putting brakes on the wagon and using cranes to lift the drums. A new way of playing the drums with its powerful and simple sound has been created.

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  • CRID
    1390282680387600384
  • NII Article ID
    110003824849
  • NII Book ID
    AN00150292
  • DOI
    10.11247/jssdj.47.31_2
  • ISSN
    21865221
    09108173
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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