About Korean court music
Korean court music is a music genre in the 9th century. It is usually classed as a form of East Asian classical music and Korean traditional music.
Korean court music has given rise to 6 subgenres on this site, such as Aak, Jeongak, Dangak and Hyangak.
From Wikipedia
Korean court music (Korean: 궁중음악; Hanja: 宮中音樂) comprises three main musical genres: aak, an imported form of Chinese ritual music; a pure Korean form called hyangak; and a combination of Chinese and Korean styles called dangak.
Korean court music and its historical origins can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE–668), the Unified Silla (668–935), Goryeo (918–1392) and Joseon dynasties (1392–1910). It was partly modelled on the court music of China, known as yayue. Korean court music also shows similarities with the court music of Japan, known as gagaku and of Vietnam, known as nhã nhạc, which also are also derivative of yayue.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Korean court music.
- ↑ East Asian classical music
- ↑ Korean traditional music
- ↓ Aak
- ↓ Jeongak
- ↓ Dangak
- ↓ Hyangak
- ↓ Boheoja
- ↓ Yeongsan hoesang
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Korean court music?
Korean court music is a music genre in the 9th century. It is usually classed as a form of East Asian classical music and Korean traditional music.
Where and when did Korean court music originate?
Korean court music originated in the 9th century.