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Margaret Mehl, "Music and the Making of Modern Japan: Joining the Global Concert" (Open Book, 2024)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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Cultural Exchange Through Music

This chapter explores the impact of Western classical music on Japan's nation-building during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a dynamic cultural exchange. It emphasizes how music played a pivotal role in Japan's modernization and the development of a national identity, blending Western influences with traditional elements.

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