舞楽の春鶯囀の比較文化的研究 －文献資料を中心に－

Abstract

This paper is my study of the ancient court dance called Shunnoden. First, I investigated the origin of Shunnoden in Chinese classical literature. It was composed in China during the Tang dynasty of the 8th century. Second, I examined the literature and history of Shunnoden in Japan. I found that in the Heian period, it was enjoyed as court music and dance performed for the prosperity of the regime and the blessings of a long life. Third, I compared the examples of Shunnoden in China and Japan with those of Korea. In the Joseon dynasty, Shunnoden was created in the 19th century by the Crown prince Hyomeyong. Although the specific structures of the dance were different across the three countries, Shunnoden had the same title and many similarities such as prayers for the prosperity of the dynasty. However, in Joseon during the Japanese colonization, it was used as a dance which was reminiscent of the past without political criticism. In conclusion, Shunnoden is a symbolic court dance which shows that the countries of East Asia have a deep common cultural background to understand one another. However, in the crisis of their peaceful coexistence, Shunnoden loses its meaning and has become a thing of the past.