This week’s introduction
of the Royals’
This week, we will learn ‘The Royal Court Music-The Voice of the Royals’
Music was an indispensable element in the Korean court. The music accompanying court ceremonies and banquets represented the ruling philosophy of the state and played a role in supporting the authority of state power. In the ceremony of offering wine to the king, in the dance to pray for the longevity of the king, the music played with a variety of instruments was solemn and splendid, expressing the king’s authority and dignity.
The learning objectives are as follows:
Contents
- An introduction to the royal ceremonies of the Joseon Dynasty
- An introduction to the dance and music of court ceremonies in the Joseon Dynasty
Learning Objectives
- Reflection on music and dance’s role in Joseon’s political ritual through this week.
- Consideration of the evolution of old court music in the absence of contemporary Korean royalty and palace.
Discovering Korean Music: The Spectrum of Sound
Discovering Korean Music: The Spectrum of Sound
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