What group did Takemitsu help found?
Jikken Kōbō
Nihon Ongaku
Tokyo Ensemble
Kyoto Collective
Answer
Jikken Kōbō, founded by Toru Takemitsu, was an experimental music group that emerged in post-war Japan. The group sought to push the boundaries of traditional music by incorporating elements from Western avant-garde and Japanese folk music. Through collaborations with composers, musicians, and visual artists, Jikken Kōbō created innovative and immersive performances that challenged the conventions of the time.
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