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The Kayagum is a 12-string zither made from a combination of chestnut and paulownia wood. The bare fingers of the right hand flick, pluck or dampen the silk strings while the left hand creates pitch bends and vibratos. |
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The Jing is a large gong made from brass and can be struck with a variety of padded mallets. The Jing symbolizes wind. |
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The Kkwaenggwari is a small gong made from brass. One hand strikes the gong with a flat beater-head stick while the other hand cradles the gong and shapes the sounds produced. The Kkwaenggwari symbolizes lightening. |
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Not really a musical instrument, but the object of much curiosity, the Sangmo is a ribbon-hat that is spun with the energy of the dancing body. |
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The Janggo has two types of skin lashed to an hourglass-shaped body. Each skin/side produces a different pitch. The higher pitched side is played with bamboo stick and the deeper side is played with a round-beater head or an open hand. The Janggo symbolizes rain. |
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The Buk is made of two thick pieces of cowhide lashed to a wood body with a length of rope and usually serves the role of a bass drum. The Buk symbolizes clouds. |