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Yoshihiko Tokumaru

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Tokumaru Yoshihiko

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1936-12-05 （Tokyo Prefecture (now Tokyo), Japan）
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Tokyo, Japan → Quebec City, Canada

経歴

職業
Musicologist, University professor, Researcher, Translator
活動期間
1960年〜
所属
Kunitachi College of Music, Ochanomizu University, Seitoku University, The Open University of Japan, Kyoto City University of Arts (Visiting Professor)

学歴

University of Tokyo
Faculty of Letters / Department of Aesthetics
学位: 修士
国: Japan
Completed master's program
Université Laval
Musicology
学位: 博士
国: Canada
Studied abroad and received a doctoral degree

受賞歴

Mainichi Publishing Culture Award (Special Prize)
2020
対象作品: Stories of Japanese Music History
主催: Mainichi Newspapers
結果: 受賞
Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2022
主催: Cabinet Office (Japan)
結果: 受章
School Library Publishing Award (26th)
2024
対象作品: Visual History of Japanese Music
主催: School Library Publishing Award Committee
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Music Reintroduction for Parents and Children: Beginning with Listening

1979年 Music education

An introductory book for parents and children to listen to and enjoy music together, presenting the importance of listening and practical ways to engage with music.

music educationparent-child relationshiplistening

Ethnomusicology

1991年 Academic / Ethnomusicology

A foundational textbook outlining the basics of ethnomusicology, combining theory and case studies.

ethnomusicologyfieldworkcomparative study

Theories of Ethnomusicology

1996年 Academic

Organizes theoretical aspects of ethnomusicology and discusses its history and methodologies.

theorymethodologyethnomusicology

What Is Music?: Between Theory and Practice

2008年 Essays / Musicology

Explores the essence of music from the intersection of theory and practice.

music theorypracticeessence of music

How to Engage with Music: The Expansion of Ethnomusicology

2016年 Musicology / General audience

Presents accessible perspectives on engaging with music from the viewpoint of ethnomusicology.

ethnomusicologypractical approacheslistening education

Stories of Japanese Music History

2019年 Music history / Introductory

An accessible introductory book presenting Japanese music history in a narrative format, aimed at educators and general readers.

Japanese music historyoral traditioneducation

Visual History of Japanese Music (Supervised, 3 vols.)

2023年 Music history / Visual reference

A visual guide to Japanese music history using many illustrations and photographs; Tokumaru served as supervisor.

visual materialsmusic educationJapanese music history

全著作

  • Music Reintroduction for Parents and Children: Beginning with Listening (1979)
  • Ethnomusicology (1991)
  • Theories of Ethnomusicology (1996)
  • What Is Music?: Between Theory and Practice (2008)
  • How to Engage with Music: The Expansion of Ethnomusicology (2016)
  • Stories of Japanese Music History (2019)
  • Visual History of Japanese Music (Supervised, 3 vols.) (2023)

作家による翻訳

  • The Philosophy of Art (Virgil C. Aldrich, co-translator, 1968)
  • Rhythm Structures in Music (G.W. Cooper & L.B. Meyer, trans., 1968)
  • Computers and Music (ed./trans., 1972)
  • A Life in Music: Autobiography of Arthur Rubinstein (trans., 1977)
  • How Musical Is Man? (John Blacking, trans., 1978)
  • The Psychology of Musical Behavior (trans., 1985)
  • Beethoven (Maynard Solomon, co-trans., 1992-1993)
  • Hands on the Keyboard (co-trans., 1993)

作風・主題

文体
Academic yet clear proseAccessible explanations aimed at educators and general readers
頻出モチーフ
oral tradition and comparative studymusic and societyeducation (especially child and parent-child education)

評価・遺産

A scholar who has influenced Japanese musicology and music education for decades through work grounded in ethnomusicology. Through books, translations, and educational programs, he has communicated musical knowledge to both academic and general audiences.

関連学会

  • The Japan Society for Musicology
  • The Japan Society for Ethnomusicology

資料所蔵先

  • Ochanomizu University: Curriculum vitae and list of works for Prof. Yoshihiko Tokumaru
  • Seitoku University: Faculty profile and research page

豆知識

  • Obtained a doctorate from Université Laval.
  • Received the Mainichi Publishing Culture Award (Special Prize) in 2020 for 'Stories of Japanese Music History' (2019).
  • Conferred the Order of the Sacred Treasure (瑞宝中綬章) in 2022.
  • Supervised the 3-volume 'Visual History of Japanese Music' (2023), which received the School Library Publishing Award in 2024.
  • Has been involved in translation of numerous English-language musicology works.