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Abstract

The first and most comprehensive English language account of Korean musical instruments. Designed as a 'show and tell' guide, two overview chapters on history and al instruments currently used or reported in Korea precede seven chapters devoted to the seven most important current instruments. Each instrument is considered in its historical, regional, and contemporary context, in respect to notation types and systems, instrument construction, and playing techniques. THe book includes copious notations in both traditional mensural notation and Western staff notation.