MUSIC OF EAST ASIA (KOREA)

Question 1

When did Christianity enter South Korea?

Answer 1

mid-twentieth century

Question 2

Traditional music of Korea ranges from?

Answer 2

folk music -> ritual -> religious musical styles.

Question 3

Two distinct musical cultures exist in Korea, what are they?

Answer 3

1). Gugak (traditional music)
2). Yangak (Western-influenced music)

Question 4

During the Ancient period of Korean music history, musical forms were performed, what are they?

Answer 4

1). Akkamu
2). Kamu (singing and dancing)
3). Angmu (music and dance)

Question 5

Traditional music of Korea can be categorized into five, what are they?

Answer 5

1). Court music for the royalty
2). Music for the nobility
3). Music for the educated people
4). Religious or ritual music
5). Music for the common people

Question 6

A long Korean narrative song/ a theatrical performance.

Answer 6

Pansori

Question 7

A traditional Korean folk music characterized by percussive music with dancing and singing.

Answer 7

Pungmul

Question 8

Means “music for the farmers”. Developed by the farmers in the agricultural sector of Korea.

Answer 8

Nongak

Question 9

This tradition is a ritualistic music of Korea performed by their Shamans.

Answer 9

Shinawi

Question 10

A continuous dramatic instrumental music played at a fast tempo.

Answer 10

Sanjo

Question 11

Means “correct music”. It is the music meant for the royal court of Korea.

Answer 11

Chong-ak

Question 12

This court music is an authentic traditional Korean musical form. Most evident Korean court music.

Answer 12

Hyang-ak

Question 13

Means “to sweep away evil spirits”. Performed as a cleansing ritual.

Answer 13

Salp’uri

Question 14

This court music is from China. This court music is a derivative of Chinese ritual music that is played inside the royal palace.

Answer 14

Aak

Question 15

This court music is influenced by the musical traditions of Korea and China, music is seldom observed just like the aak.

Answer 15

Dang-ak

Question 16

Give all the CHORDOPHONE instruments in Korea.

Answer 16

1). Gayageum
2). Geomungo
3). Haegum
4). Ajaeng
5). Seul
6). Geum
7). Bipa

Question 17

Chordophone instruments performed in a ritual music called Munmyo jeryeak.

Answer 17

Ajaeng, Seul, Geum

Question 18

Give all the AEROPHONE instruments of Korea.

Answer 18

1). Daegeum
2). Piri
3). Saenghwang
4). Hun
5). Danso
6). Nabal
7). Taepyeongso

Question 19

Give all the IDIOPHONE instruments in Korea.

Answer 19

1). Jing
2). Kkwaenggwari
3). Bak
4). Pyeongjong
5). Pyeongyeong
6). Chuk
7). Eo
8). Ulla
9). Jabara

Question 20

Give all the MEMBRANOPHONE instruments in Korea.

Answer 20

1). Buk
2). Janggu