Pungmulnori

Pungmulnori 풍물놀이. Also known as nongak 농악, “peasant music”, this is the summation of musical practices that were associated with land work, ritual, and entertainment. Essentially rhythmical, with its main components being percussion and dance, it may also include elements of theatre and song. Originally, the peasant themselves, attired in brightly-coloured dress and showy hats, performed on the buk, janggu, jing, kkwaenggwari , and sogo while dancing, accompanied on the taepyongso. A more recreational current practice, pangut 판굿, has been developed in urban settings performed by semi-professional players.