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Musok eumak

Musok eumak is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of shamanic music and Korean folk music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Musok eumak

Musok eumak is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of shamanic music and Korean folk music.

From Wikipedia

Musok eumak (Korean: 무속 음악; Hanja: 巫俗音樂) or muak (무악; 巫樂) is the traditional Korean shamanistic music performed at and during a shamanistic ritual, the gut. Music performances consist of singing, dancing, and percussion music.

It is not performed solely for spiritual rites, but also allows experiencing the archetype of traditional Korean music.

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What is Musok eumak?

Musok eumak is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of shamanic music and Korean folk music.

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