Music in South Korea By Sarah Vandenberg

Geographical location Located in North-East Asia Part of the mainland Asia continent On a peninsula.

Brief history of cultures origins/Role of music society and lifestyle Culture has been shaped from when it was originally one nation with North Korea There are a lot of similarities in their language and culture Culture is distinctly different from China and Japan (which are two of its closest neighbors) Rhythm is a key characteristic of South Korean music (more important than in China or Japan) Style of music is evolving and changing to a more westernized style, which has become popular globally South Korea is modernizing very quickly but, its traditions and culture are based on beliefs of the past. The earlier structure of Korea, included 3 kingdoms called Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla. Each kingdom had its own musical style based on instrument available in that region. In 660-668 AD, after unification, Buddhism flourished Culture was changed and new instruments were introduced

Brief history of cultures origins/Role of music society and lifestyle Culture has been shaped from when it was originally one nation with North Korea There are a lot of similarities in their language and culture Culture is distinctly different from China and Japan (which are two of its closest neighbors) Rhythm is a key characteristic of South Korean music (more important than in China or Japan) Style of music is evolving and changing to a more westernized style, which has become popular globally South Korea is modernizing very quickly but, its traditions and culture are based on beliefs of the past. The earlier structure of Korea, included 3 kingdoms called Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla. Each kingdom had its own musical style based on instrument available in that region. In 660-668 AD, after unification, Buddhism flourished Culture was changed and new instruments were introduced

Types of instruments and their classification Changgo Puk Min’yo Kkwaenggwari Ching Kayagum Komun’go Haegum Ajaeng P’iri Taegum Tanso

Features and characteristics of their music Music quite varied Can be simple or complex Korean folk music follows a defined set of rhythms and limited vocal styles. Pitch of traditional Korean music limited to notes available on instruments. Pitch can include decorative details and gestures like vibrato, or sliding. Pitch gets more embellished by more skillful musicians. Rhythmic texture is very elastic. (beats what the musician feels right - tied to breath and body movements) Structure generally has several musical movements without pauses. Often, movements are variations of the first movement. Duration is often shortened in recordings by leaving movements out The rhythmic patterns may vary from movement to movement.

Distinct musical styles Common folk music styles include Court music types include - Pansori - aak - Pungmul - dang-ak - Sanjo - hyang-ak - Jeongak - Nongak - Shinawi - Salpuri

Other styles introduced   Korean pop music first originated in the 1940s oldest type of Korean pop is a foxtrot called Teuroteu Tong guitar developed in the 1970s, inspired by American folk singers. Norae undong is a form of Korean rock music with political or socially aware lyrics South Korean music incorporated more styles of music Developed hybrid music genres heavily influenced by western music. Nowadays, popular Korean music is called k-pop contemporary style of music started in the early 1990s characterized by a fusion of dance, rhythm, blues, funk, hip-hop and electronic music. Open to change

Influences from other cultures Court music influenced by music of china at the time (1392-1905, called yayue)   Aak is a form of ritual music from China Hyang-ak is a pure Korean form of court music with Korean string instruments and a Korean oboe called a piri Dang-ak is a combination of the Korean style and Chinese music from the Tang dynasty Traditional court music is slow and somber and was enjoyed mostly by the aristocracy.

Musical links between traditional and contempry   The traditional South Korean music, is quite different to the music that they have been producing recently (k-pop), but there are some similarities: Rhythm is an important aspect of all their music Often accompanied by dance

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