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	About Korea: Culture: Performing Arts: Music
		Music for the upper class consists of a type of ensemble music, p'ungnyu, the most sophisticated Korean lyric song genre; kagok, and the indigenous Korean popular song, sijo.
		When the term is used in the context of Korean classical music, however, it refers to a type of ensemble music for the nobility.
		The tangjok is the smallest transverse flute, similar to the piccolo of the west.
	ailab.kyungpook.ac.kr /kmd/korea_music.htm (2636 words)

	Korea Music
		Music of South Korea - The first evidence of Korean music is ancient, and it has been well-documented by surviving written materials since the 15th century and was brought to heights of excellence during the Yi kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
		Music of North Korea - The first evidence of Korean music is ancient, and it has been well-documented by surviving written materials since the 15th century and was brought to heights of excellence during the Yi kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
		Music of East Asia - The music of East Asia includes the music of China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, the Music of Taiwan, and the Music of Vietnam.
	mi66.mausoleumrec.com /koreamusic.html (1023 words)

	Traditional Korean Music - Religious Music - Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism
		Religious music in Korea is centered on the three main religious influences in Korea's historical development: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism.
		Buddhism was brought to Korea from China late in the 4th century, where it harmonised with Korean culture and a Korean form of Buddhism emerged.
		Music was an important part of traditional Buddhist ceremonies, normally including vocal chants sung solo or in unison with rhythmic accompaniment of woodblocks or bells.
	www.angelfire.com /alt/koreanmusic/religious.html (730 words)

	Music of Korea
		Korean folk music is varied and complex, but all forms maintain a set of rhythms and a loosely defined set of melodic modes.
		Korean religious music is based on Buddhist and native shamanistic beliefs.
		Buddhist and shamanistic dancing, and shamanistic drum music, are extant, as is a melodic, jazzy dance music called sinawi.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/m/mu/music_of_korea.html (781 words)

	Classical Zither Music of Korea - Sound Clip - MSN Encarta
		The ancient music of Korea was highly developed by the 15th century.
		Although influences from Japanese and Chinese music played a role in its development, Korean music remains distinct from the music of it neighbors.
		Korean music is characterized by abundant rhythms and melodic inventiveness that leave the performer a wide range of choices.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461532891_761557519_-1_1/Classical_Zither_Music_of_Korea.html (125 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Music of Korea
		The first evidence of Korean music is ancient, and it has been well-documented by surviving written materials since the 15th century and was brought to heights of excellence during the Yi kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
		At the same time classical music that had a long history of performance by Koreans, became an area of great expertise in orchestral performances and created superb soloists who toured the world to great acclaim coming into is own in the 1980s, with great success internationally.
		The music is similar to Cantopop and has masterfully created young stars with high style, the latest looks, dance skills, and an ability to imitate the music of the moment of the west whether it is done as Korean rap, Korean soul, Korean rhythm and blues, or Korean middle of the road music.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Music_of_Korea (1337 words)

	Amazon.com: Korean Traditional Music Ensemble: Traditional Music from Korea: Music: Chung Woong
		Amazon.com: Korean Traditional Music Ensemble: Traditional Music from Korea: Music: Chung Woong
		Korean Traditional Music Ensemble: Traditional Music from Korea [LIVE] [IMPORT]
		Korean Traditional Music ~ National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
	www.amazon.com /Korean-Traditional-Music-Ensemble-Korea/dp/B00004R96O (203 words)

	Free MP3 music downloads - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
		For the latest music videos, playlists, albums, song updates, news, gossip, and show reviews, bite into our new music blog Crossfade.
		Instead, Depeche Mode vocalist Dave Gahan conjures his personal demons and lays his heart bare, and what he produces is a collection of stunning, evocative, and introspective musical memoirs.
		Before there was trip-hop or even names for dance music's infinite genres, Underworld was doing it.
	music.download.com /2001-1_32-0.html (877 words)

	Traditional Dance and Music
		Korea's traditional music can be classified into two major categories: chong'ak, "proper or upright" music, and folk music As its name implies, chong'ak refers to the music of the ruling class and literati of the Choson period.
		Pungnyu is an archaic term that originally referred to music in general but later came to denote a state of mental and physical leisure in which man removes himself from everyday life through the appreciation of poetry music and female companionship.
		Ch'angis the most recently developed of Korea's traditional musical-drama forms Because p'ansori was performed by a single vocalist, it was unsuited for large theaters In the latter years of the Choson period as society modernized and foreign influences increased, a new musical genre was needed.
	www.indiana.edu /~easc/resources/korea_slides/dance_and_music/7-1.htm (1801 words)

	Distinguishing Features of Korea
		Korean music influenced that of China or Japan in ancient times, and later, it was in turn significantly influenced by Chinese or Central Asian music.
		In this respect, Korean music differs markedly from Western music in which the beats occur at a tempo similar to the beating of the heart.
		In Korea, on the other hand, the wind instruments tend to be made of wood; even the stringed instruments have silk strings instead of wire.
	www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/korea/perform/distinguishing_features_of_korea.htm (1027 words)

	Warner Music, SK Telecom in S.Korea music venture - Boston.com
		For SK Telecom, the joint venture is the latest in a series of investments in music content and distribution as well as movie and entertainment services as it aims to boost wireless data services to offset sagging voice call rates.
		Korea is a big music market on its own, and this could help them get a better sense of how to offer their content to phone operators," said Lee Shihoon, an analyst at Hyundai Securities.
		In South Korea, where three quarters of the population use the Internet and a quarter have broadband connections, sales of digital music increased nearly five-fold to 201.3 billion won in 2004 from 2000, according to industry data.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2006/05/10/warner_music_sk_telecom_in_skorea_music_venture?mode=PF (614 words)

	Four Notes - Korean Music
		Although some aspects of Korean music and instruments are descended from other places, such as the kayagum, which is related to the Chinese zheng, other striclty-Korean music like Pansori opera sounds like nothing else in the world.
		Known for his stellar mastery of the Korean zither known as a kayagum, Hwang's music reflects both the long history of Korea as well as the country's eager advance toward the future.
		Used in common folk music as well as upper-class music, the kayagum produces a warm, full sound that stands as one of Korea's most important and enjoyable musical exports.
	www.fournotes.com /asia/korea/korean-music.php (300 words)

	Korean music at AllExperts
		Korean folk music is varied and complex, but all forms maintain a set of rhythms and a loosely defined set of melodic modes.
		The music is now highly specialized, and uses just two different surviving melodies, and is played only at certain very rare concerts, such as the Sacrifice to Confucius in Seoul.
		Buddhist and shamanistic dancing, and shamanistic drum music, are extant, as is a melodic, jazzy dance music called sinawi.
	en.allexperts.com /e/k/ko/korean_music.htm (921 words)

	Korean History:: A Bibliography :::::: [MUSIC]
		“The Music of the Literati in the Late Choson Period.” Tongyang umak 21 (1999): 245-250.
		“The Characteristic Timbre in Korean Music as Reflected in the Adoption of the Chinese Yuzheng and the Modification of Traditional Instruments.” In Yi Hyegu hakuslsang unyong wiwonhoe, ed.
		“The Musical Achievements of the Scholar-King Chongjo of the Late 18th-Century Choson Dynasty.” Tongyang umak 21 (1999): 227-236.
	www.hawaii.edu /korea/bibliography/music.htm (2444 words)

	Korean Music
		Korean folk music is influenced by a ________ spirit, and ecstatic possession and
		"What court and folk music of Korea share is a ________ quality and an emphasis on\tone color and textures which are earthy and natural.
		The rise folk music such as Pansori, Sanjo and Chapka was seen in the _____ century.
	www.doreanus.org /ccsfmusic/music24/sampleexams/korean_music.htm (222 words)

	MetroActive Music \| Koreamerica
		The concert (the first of New Music Works' 2001 season) showcases revivals of traditional court music (which have been arranged by local luminary Lou Harrison) and contemporary compositions for Korean and Western instruments, offering listeners a wide spectrum of this fascinating music.
		Though often characterized as a victim of cultural assimilation by neighboring China and Japan, Korea boasts a 5,000-year history and a national dedication to retaining and fostering its distinct and independent traditions, including a musical tradition unlike any in the world.
		Na says that her study of traditional music in her earlier years has had as much influence on her as Western composers like John Cage, Morton Feldman and Conlon Nancarrow.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/cruz/01.31.01/koreamerica-0105.html (1236 words)

	Scoop: Music Ensemble Korea In Concert
		Chamber Music New Zealand in association with Te Papa and STAMP at THE EDGE® present Music Ensemble Korea in concert.
		Music Ensemble Korea appears as part of Encompass, a new initiative by CMNZ to present quality music from around the globe.
		Korea boasts a 5,000-year history and a national dedication to retaining and fostering its distinct and independent traditions, including a musical tradition unlike any in the world.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/CU0612/S00178.htm (1154 words)

	In Music We Trust - Korea Girl: Korea Girl
		Korea Girl shares male/female lead vocals while playing indie pop-rock music.
		Like on the leading track, "B-Side." The music is poppy, with a nice lo-fi quality to it.
		Where as before he let his vocals control the music, now he lets the music lead the way and just goes with the flow, resulting in a soft, soothing number that will creep into your heart while you take a liking to it.
	www.inmusicwetrust.com /articles/20r20.html (351 words)

	Music in Korea
		Also, I'd say Korea must be alone in the whole world in having their noribang organised on a national basis.
		The taste in local music is reflected in the taste for foreign music.
		Atonal music, the banging of a gong, the voices lifted in song, and the long low slow sound of meditation music....
	www.redbrick.dcu.ie /~melmoth/korea/music.html (1592 words)

	North Korea zone: Music
		This is a "blog-zone" on North Korea: an interactive site that helps you stay informed and also helps you share what YOU know about North Korea with other people around the world.
		A British-based website called Voice of Korea has announced “ROCK FOR PEACE' [which] will be the 2007 version of Woodstock rock festival in 1969 but in a different location and with a different goal, We welcome every musician as long as they are purely music based without political intentions.
		Indeed, North Korea is in the middle of a video revolution which is likely to have a deep impact on its future.
	www.nkzone.org /nkzone/category/music (1423 words)

	AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Internet music sharing blocked
		Responding to music industry requests to block illegal music sharing, the association of peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing service providers in South Korea have decided not to allow transfers of MP3 music files, as of Friday.
		MP3 music files which can be played on PCs, cell phones, MP3 players and various other digital gadgets have been freely shared on the Internet in South Korea, even though the courts last year ruled such activity illegal.
		The P2P music sharing service is unlikely to resume in the near future, even though users are willing to pay to download songs.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=47429 (579 words)

	DYNAMIC-KOREA
		Music from Korea, with bamboo flautist Jong Jin Hong and ensemble Friday, November 3, 8pm Frederick Loewe Theater @ NYU (35 West 4th Street, Manh..
		Taste of Korea: Tea in Korean Culture Tuesday, November 21, 7:00pm Korean Cultural Service New York After the success of his lecture last year at..
		Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States of America.
	www.dynamic-korea.com /culture/calendar.php?year=2006&month=11 (315 words)

	korea, music
		I made this before we found out that music CDs from the store had viruses on them, because I knew it was possible and suspected it was true.
		You may have seen the DIY altoids amp somewhere else, but this one is easier than the other plans I have seen.
		Listening to music on my pc (proudly using WINAMP), I was wondering how would be to have some leds blinking with the sound that came out from the P…
	www.instructables.com /tag/korea/music (429 words)

	Korea - SparkPlugged - Asian Music Culturetainment & More
		Their lead single off of the LP goes by the same title and its music video are especially awesome.
		Outsider (아웃사이) may be Korea’s fastest rapper and he may very well be capable of taking the world title one day.
		Their music is as unique and inspiring as the three of them are.
	sparkplugged.net /categories/korea (1720 words)

	AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Online music sharing flourishes
		Soribada, the largest peer-to-peer music sharing service in South Korea, said yesterday the number of its paying subscribers exceeded 500,000 as of Saturday.
		The number of users who pay 3,000 won per month for unlimited music downloads has steadily increased since the charging system was first adopted on July 10, it said.
		However, it was again being pressured by the music industry that blamed peer-to-peer services for allowing illegal music sharing among anonymous users.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=51923 (479 words)

	stuck with free music: Korea
		Itta's music is somewhat experimental and I've even seen some describe her as an avantgardist.
		Being signed by Pastel Music (my favorite Korean label right now ^^) they participated with their song Sad Thing on the Cracker soundtrack - one of my favorite releases so far this year.
		Their music is nice and mellow whith female vocals making it all sound beautiful.
	helikoppter.blogspot.com /search/label/Korea (1902 words)

	Schiller Institute interview with Korean Master Composer of Classical Music Lee Soo-in
		Then in middle school I was deeply interested in music and was able to begin studies.
		He taught a full regular Classical music curriculum, and also he made instrumental arrangements of other works, which was very useful for learning orchestration.
		However, this was not the literal purpose, or the specific target, of the melody or of the music as a whole.
	www.schillerinstitute.org /fid_97-01/972_ksw_korea_music.html (1769 words)

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