Gagok is a genre of
Korean vocal music for mixed female and male voices.
Accompaniment
Accompaniment is the musical part which provides the rhythmic and/or harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. There are many different styles and types of accompaniment in different genres and styles ...
s and
interludes are played by a small ensemble of
traditional Korean musical instruments
Traditional Korean musical instruments comprise a wide range of string, wind, and percussion instruments. Many traditional Korean musical instruments (especially those used in Confucian ceremonies) derive from Chinese musical instruments.
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It is inscribed in
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO established its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the aim of ensuring better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance.Compare: This list is published by the Intergover ...
from 2010 and enlisted as
South Korean Intangible Cultural Property from 1969.
External links
This site features an image of a kagok ensemble.* http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/korea/perform/distinguishing_features_of_korea.htm
Coralie Rockwell: kagok a traditional Korean vocal form
Korean styles of music
Important Intangible Cultural Properties of South Korea
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Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity