Gagok Explained

Hangul:	가곡
Rr:	gagok
Mr:	kagok

Gagok is a genre of Korean vocal music for mixed female and male voices.

Accompaniments and interludes are played by a small ensemble of traditional Korean musical instruments.^[1]

It is inscribed in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: UNESCO - Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra . 2024-06-18 . ich.unesco.org . en.