Research into the Japanese Kabuki Japanese gong and its relation to sound psychology.

日本歌舞伎日本锣及其与健全心理的关系研究。

• 批准号: 15604006
• 负责人: MIYATA Ryohei
• 金额: $ 2.3万
• 依托单位: Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
• 依托单位国家: 日本
• 项目类别: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• 财政年份: 2003
• 资助国家: 日本
• 起止时间: 2003 至 2004
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/en/grant/KAKENHI-PROJECT-15604006/
• 关键词: art; metalsmithing; formant; folk entertainment; gong; sound psychology; expansibility; tone; 合金比; 延展性; 熱間加工

The subject of this research project was the Japanese gong, which is used in Kabuki performances, and its impressive, mysterious timbre. The relationship between the metalsmithing techniques used in hammering the gong's form and the quality of the sound produced by various prototypes was investigated at depth in collaboration with music psychologists, establishing a fruitful academic partnership between the faculties of Art and Music.1.Gong prototypes were developed focussing on variations in form, size, and the metal thickness of each gong section, and how these changes affected the quality of the sound produced. Tests were conducted and data collated. It was established that gongs with semi-spherical centers had a better tonal balance, with a smoother flow of sound-waves from the center to the circumference, and more vibrations. Moreover, increasing the height of the gong's rim enhanced the sound quality even further.2.Additional field-work research was conducted into the gongs of Bali, Korea and Laos, concentrating on the alloys used in their fabrication and how they influenced the quality of the sound produced by each instrument.3.The gong prototypes which were made were tested in a sound studio using computers. After the timbre qualities were measured and analyzed, it was found that sounds with results peaking near 2kHz were richest in harmonic overtones and were the most aesthetically pleasing. In another experiment, people were asked to listen to the sounds produced by the gong prototypes. It became apparent from this survey that instruments which produced calm, powerful and beautiful sounds were rated the highest by the listeners.4.Through further collaboration between Art and Music experts, it is the purpose of this research project to continue to examine in detail the relationship between the fabrication and sound quality of the gong, with the aim of improving the tone and expanding the versatility of this musical instrument.

这个研究项目的主题是日本的锣，这是在歌舞伎表演中使用，其令人印象深刻的，神秘的音色。与音乐心理学家合作，深入研究了用于锤击锣形的金属锻造技术与各种原型所产生的声音质量之间的关系，在艺术和音乐学院之间建立了富有成效的学术伙伴关系。1.锣原型的开发集中在形状，大小和每个锣节的金属厚度的变化上，以及这些变化如何影响声音的质量。进行了测试并整理了数据。据证实，具有半球形中心的锣具有更好的音调平衡，从中心到圆周的声波流动更平滑，振动更多。二、对巴厘、韩国、老挝的铜锣进行了实地考察，重点是铜锣制造中所用的合金，以及它们对每种乐器所产生的声音质量的影响。通过对音色质量的测量和分析，发现峰值在2kHz附近的声音谐波泛音最丰富，最具美感。在另一个实验中，人们被要求听锣原型产生的声音。四、透过艺术与音乐专家的进一步合作，本研究计划的目的，是继续深入探讨锣的制作与音质之间的关系，以期改善锣的音色，并扩大锣的用途。