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Changgu
The Changgu is the fundamental instrument in Korean traditional
classic music. The originally-named Puk was used to
accompany vocal music such as P'ansori.
However,
because of its flexible nature and its agility with
complex rhythm, the Changgu is now classified as the
basic instrument accompanist in any performances to
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Kwenggwari(Small Gong)
In the farmers' festival music, the
lead player(Sang-soe) of this small gong produces tones
that are both loud and high in register while the sounds
that emanate from the second small gong player are softer
by comparison.
The mallet that is used to strike
the large gong is made of wood and tipped with cloth
or deerskin.
The mallet used for the small gong
is thinner and longer in size, usually made of bamboo
or other wood and lacks the cloth or deerskin wrapping,
causing a shrill sound by comparison. |
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Ching(Large Gong)
The Ching is struck with a mallet,
the tip of which is wrapped in cloth or deerskin. It
is held in the left hand by a gandle suspended by a
cord running through two holes at the top and struck
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Puk
In the past, the Puk, known to
be the oldest folk instrument, was used to accompany
all genres of Korean music.
Because of its dynamic
resonance, the Puk's sound has been compared to
the pounding of the earth.
In practice, the
Pak is usually placed on the ground when performed.
However, in the case of Samul Nori, the Puk is placed
on the knee. |
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Samul Nori(Four instruments play)
Four percussive instruments
of farmer's festival music Kkwenggwari(small gong),
Ching(large gong), Puk(drum), and the Changgu(hourglass
drum) were brought indoors to create a new gener
of music that organized various rhythmic gestures
into music the Samul Nori. |
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The role of the leader varies according to
different regions of Korea in the Kyungki, Choonchong regin
the Kkwenggwari leads the group while the Changgr leads in Southern
region.
Once the music begins, the dynamic rhythmic harmony
carries this percussion ensemble into a spiritual high.
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