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Pansori is a form of traditional Korean music that has deep roots in the country's culture.
In this article, we will explore the history and origin of Pansori.
We will also examine the rebirth of this style in South Korea and how it has become an immaterial heritage of UNESCO humanity.
In addition, we will analyze the elements they make up and its cultural value in the context of modern Korean society.
With this article, I hope to arouse in you dear reader curiosity and interest for this form of unique and fascinating vocal art.
History and origin of the Pansori
Pansori is a form of traditional Korean music that has ancient and deep roots. Its origin dates back to the seventeenth century, when street artists traveled to the country singing ballads and popular stories. These artists, called " Kwangdae ", had developed a unique musical style that combined voice, dance and acting.
Over time, this style has evolved to become what we know today.
Pansori is characterized by a detailed and engaging narrative, accompanied by dramatic music that expresses strong emotions such as love, sadness and anger.
The rebirth of the Pansori in South Korea
After years of decline, a rebirth in South Korea is experiencing at the beginning of the third millennium, thanks to different initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting its cultural importance.
The South Korean government in recent years has invested in the creation of training centers for young artists, organized festivals and concerts to make known to the international public, and has supported to include this musical genre within the list of the intangible heritage of the humanity of the Unesco.
In addition, in recent years there has been a greater attention from the media and new generations, which has led to a renewed interest for this cultural heritage. Although there are still challenges to face, such as the lack of funding and the adaptation of the genre to new technologies, the rebirth of Pansori in South Korea represents an important victory for the conservation of traditional Korean culture.
Pansori as an immaterial heritage of humanity
As mentioned above, Pansori was recognized as an immaterial heritage of UNESCO in 2003.
This recognition was a moment of great importance for Korean culture, since it underlined the uniqueness and importance of this style not only at national level, but also international.
Pansori represented an important contribution to traditional Korean music and its culture. In addition, this musical genre was transmitted orally through generations and represented an important part of the daily life of the Koreans. The appointment of the Pansori to the intangible heritage of humanity has also underlined the importance of preserving and promoting traditional culture thus stimulating the South Korean government to dedicate more resources to protect and spread the country's cultural heritage.
The elements that make up the musical style of Pansori
We try to understand this style and from which elements it is formed.
Pansori is a form of musical narrative that is based on a series of distinctive elements. The first is the voice of the singer, who must be powerful and able to express the emotions of the character he represents. The second element is the rhythm, which varies according to history and character. The third element is the melody, which is improvised by the singer during the performance.
This requires great talent and in -depth knowledge of the Korean musical tradition. Finally, there is instrumental accompaniment, which uses a rope tool called Gayageum or a percussion tool called Janggu.
All these elements combine to create a unique and engaging musical experience for listeners. It is important to note that Pansori is not only a form of entertainment, but also as mentioned above an important cultural expression of South Korea.
In this article we have explored the history, evolution and cultural value of Pansori, a form of traditional Korean music that has fascinated many people all over the world. However, reflection remains open on how it is possible to guarantee the protection and spread of these traditional forms of art in an increasingly globalized and approved world.
In any case, what we can do here on Siing is to deposit information to be able to keep the song and its forms alive so that they do not lose in this frenetic society where everything changes quickly without thinking of depositing and preserving.
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