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Komagaku

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Komagaku (高麗) is a form of Gagaku, or court music, that appeared in Japan around the beginning of the Nara period (710-794). It originated in Korea [1] and is often played as a dance accompaniment.[2] In contrast to other forms of Gagaku, Komagaku uses no plucked string instruments, only winds and percussion. [3]

References

  1. ^ "About Korea: Culture: Performing Arts: Music".
  2. ^ "Masks Of Japan".
  3. ^ "gagaku - Britannica Concise".