Answer:
A.
1. Japan
• Sakura
• 1.It represents a time of renewal and optimism. The pops of pink mark the ending of winter and signify the beginning of spring
2.4/4
3. The main melody of this song begins at 0.24 after a solo by the traditional Japanese Koto. The melodic line is made up of fourteen bars and nine phrases
• The koto is a classical Japanese stringed instrument akin to a lap steel guitar. Just for the sake of saying it, the Japanese also have a stringed instrument more like an acoustic guitar called the shamisen.
2. China
• Mō Lì Huā
• Mo Li Hua (Chinese: 茉莉花; pinyin: Mòlìhuā or Mòlihuā; lit. 'Jasmine Flower') is a popular Chinese folk song from the Jiangnan region. The song dates back to the 18th century. Over time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.
• Originally scored by composer Rogers for SATB choir (BHI 47929) this new arrangement for SA choir, flute and optional plucked instrument is a wonderful addition to the treble repertoire.
3. Korea
• Arirang
• Arirang” is a Korean folk song, sometimes considered the. unofficial national anthem of Korea. Arirang is an ancient native Korean word with no direct modern meaning. But it is the name of a Korean mountain pass.
• It is played with a Korean traditional percussion instrument, janggu, which is an hourglass-shaped drum (sometimes spelled janggo, changgu, or changgo or called seyogo [slim-waist drum], the janggu is widely used in the traditional music of Korea).
B.
Sakura
The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom – or Sakura, represents a time of renewal and optimism. The pops of pink mark the ending of winter and signify the beginning of spring. Due to their quick blooming season, cherry blossoms also symbolize the transience of life, a major theme in Buddhism.
Mō Lì Huā
is a popular Chinese folk song from the Jiangnan region. The song dates back to the 18th century. Over time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.
Arirang
"Arirang" is a Korean folk song, sometimes considered the. unofficial national anthem of Korea. Arirang is an ancient native Korean word with no direct modern meaning. But it is the name of a Korean mountain pass.
