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Traditional Korean music

Traditional Korean music is music that has been played and enjoyed in Korea for a very long time. It has a lot of different instruments and styles that make it special and unique.

One of the most important instruments in traditional Korean music is the gayageum. It's a long, triangular instrument made of wood and strings that are plucked to make sounds. There are also drums and flutes that are used to make music.

The music itself can be slow and sad or fast and happy, depending on the song. There are many different types of traditional Korean music, including court music, folk music, and religious music. Each type has its own special instruments and styles.

One of the most unique things about traditional Korean music is the use of "jangdan". Jangdan is like a beat or rhythm that is played throughout the song. It's different from Western music because the beat doesn't change very much. This creates a very special and different feeling in the music.

Traditional Korean music is still played and enjoyed today, and there are many musicians who continue to learn and perform this important cultural art form.