Music Of Korea
Traditional Korean music includes both the folk, vocal, religious and ritual music styles of the Korean people. Korean music, along with arts, painting, and sculpture has been practiced since prehistoric times.
Two distinct musical cultures exist in Korea today: traditional music (Gugak) and Western music (yangak).
See Music of South Korea and Music of North Korea for contemporary Korean music.
Read more about Music Of Korea: History, Korean Folk Music, Court/Ritual Music, Aristocratic Chamber Music, Traditional Instruments
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