Description of korean music
Korean music refers to the music of South Korea and North Korea, which has developed over the centuries and has been influenced by a variety of cultural and historical factors. Korean music can be divided into several genres, including traditional Korean music, contemporary pop music, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, among others.
Traditional Korean music, known as "gugak," dates back thousands of years and includes instrumental music, vocal music, and dance. It is characterized by its use of unique instruments such as the gayageum, a twelve-stringed zither, and the haegeum, a two-stringed fiddle.
In recent years, K-pop (Korean pop music) has become increasingly popular around the world, particularly with the success of groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and EXO. K-pop is known for its catchy melodies, elaborate music videos, and synchronized dance routines, and often incorporates elements of other genres such as hip-hop and EDM.
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