Introduction

Chapter 1
One Step Closer to Nature
characteristics of Korean Music

Chapter 2
Genres of Korean Music
Jeongak / Court Music / Pungnyu Music / Minsogak / Vocal Music / Instrumental Music / Religious Music

Chapter 3
Pansori
Five Pansori Tales / Hometown of Pansori

Chapter 4
Samulnori
Beginnings / International Debut / Encounters with Western Music / New Phase

Chapter 5
History of Korean Music
Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-AD 668) / The Introduction of Buddhism / Chinese Influence / Golden Age of Court Music / Popularization of Folk Music / Encounters with Western Music

Chapter 6
Musicians
Folk Musicians / Court Musicians / Education

Chapter 7
National Gugak Center
1,400 Years of Tradition / Role of National Music Organizations / Preservation of Court Music / Organization / Ensembles of the National Gugak Center

Appendix
Further Information
Recommended Gugak Albums