National Gugak Center
Academic institution for traditional Korean music in Seoul / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The National Gugak Center, located in Seoul, South Korea, is the primary institution of learning for Korean traditional music (gugak), including both court music and folk music.[1] It was founded in 1951 through a merger of Korean musical organizations.
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Former names | The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts |
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Location | Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
Coordinates | 37°28′39.50″N 127°0′3″E |
Type | Performing arts center |
Genre(s) | Traditional Korean music (gugak) |
Opened | January 19, 1950; 74 years ago (1950-01-19) |
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Revised Romanization | Gugrip Gukagwon |
McCune–Reischauer | Kukrip Kugagwŏn |
It is dedicated to "preserving and promoting traditional Korean music."[2] Through academic courses, private study, ensembles, research, and performances, it preserves Korea's ancient musical traditions, including the ancient court ritual music called aak as well as the ritual music performed for the Jongmyo (royal ancestral shrine) and the Munmyo (Confucian shrine).