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four instruments, KwaengGhari, JangGoo, Bhuk, and Jing resemble
the sound in nature. KwaengGhari, resembling lightening, is
a leading instrument making the highest pich percussion sound.
It is made of metal, sometimes mixed with gold or silver. Played
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The Kwaengari has a similar shape with the Jing but is much
smaller. The Kwengari is usually used in Poongmulnori, but is
also called the sogum (small gong) when it is using in Chongmyocheryeak.
It is the leading instrument in Poongmulnori and the leader
is called Sangswae. The mallet used for this is thinner and
longer in size than the one used for the Jing and is usually
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The Jing is a big round dish shaped percussion instrument made
of metal and has been widely used in many ancient instrumental
ensemble. The name Jing is used in Poongmulnori but is is also
called taegum ( a large gong) in Chongmyocheryeak (music for
a ritual ceremony for kings of Choson Dynasty). Therefore, the
court name of the instrument was taegum. The Jing is struck
with a mallet, the tip of which is wrapped in cloth. It is usually
held in the hand by a cord running through two holes at the
top. It is also sometimes hung from a frame when performed. |
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The janggoo is the most widely used percussion instrument
in most kinds of Koran traditional music. The oldest historical
record about this hourglass drum can be traced to the reign
of King Munjong (1047-1084 AD) in Koryo Dynasty. This instrument
has been found both in a mural painting of Koguryo tomb and
in the bell inscriptions belonging to the Shilla period. Whereas
the Bhuk is used to accompany vocal music such a P'ansori,
the janggoo is usually classified as an accompanying instrument
because of its flexible nature and its agility with complex
rhythm. The Janggoo is used in playing not only Tangak (Chinese
court music) and Hyangak (indeigenous court music) but also
Poongmulnori and shaman music.
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The Buhk, used in Poongmulnori is widely known. It is a very
popular percussion instrument along with two other percussions,
soribhuk and changgoo. Bothe side of this barrel drum are
made of cow skin. The Bhuk is usually placed on the ground
when performed. However, in some case, the Bhuk is hung from
the shoulder with the skin facing outwards on both sides.
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