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The music of Kiribati has been less affected by Western culture than most other Pacific island cultures since Europeans did not arrive in Kiribati until 1892. The national anthem of Kiribati is "Teirake kaini Kiribati" (''Stand Kiribati''), by Uri Kiribati folk music is generally based on chanting or other forms of vocalizing, accompanied by body percussion. Public performances in modern Kiribati are generally performed by a seated chorus, accompanied by a guitar. However, during formal performances of the standing dance (''Te Kaimatoa'') or the hip dance (''Te Buki'') a wooden box is used as a percussion instrument. This box is constructed so as to give a hollow and reverberating tone when struck simultaneously by a chorus of men sitting around it. Traditional songs are often love-themed, but there are also competitive, religious, children's, patriotic, war and wedding songs. There are also stick dances (which accompany legends and semi-historical stories. These stick dances or 'tirere' (pronounced seerere) are only performed during major festivals. In 1963 Gerd Koch filmed on Tabiteuea traditional dances and songs of the ''ruoia'' series: the ''kawawa'', the introductory song and dance; the ''kamei'' with a dance leader, the ''wan tarawa'' and the ''kabuakaka''; and a ''bino'' song and dance complete with accompanying arm movements. Koch also filmed traditions songs and dances on Onotoa and Nonouti. Bata Teinamati has been described as one of Kiribati's most notable musicians.〔("Country profile: Kiribati" ), ''The Guardian'', April 22, 2009〕 ==Folk song composition== Its traditional music is composed by people known as ''te kainikamaen''. These composers are said to receive their songs from myth or magic, an ability that is said to pass from father to son. After composition, a group called ''rurubene'' sings the song to the composer, after which it is made public and is sung by anyone; at this point, the song is considered blessed (''mamiraki''). Composers also write songs on demand, telling a story told to him by an individual. The composer will then sing it and teach it to the ''rurubene'', making any needed changes. Composers also occasionally create songs of their own accord. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Music of Kiribati」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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