Nagak

Nagak

Nagak

Seashell horn used in Korean traditional music


The nagak (also called na, sora, or godong)[1] is a wind-instrument made from a large seashell and played as a horn in Korean traditional music. It produces only a single tone and is used primarily in the military procession music called daechwita. The mouthpiece of the nagak is made by making a hole in the pointed end of the conch,[2] into which a mouthpiece is fitted.[1] This instrument is first recorded as being used in Goryeo.[3]

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The shell used is that of a very large sea snail, Charonia tritonis, sometimes known as "Triton's trumpet".[citation needed] This shell is also used as a musical instrument in several other nations.[citation needed]

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References

  1. "Nagak". Art Council Korea. Archived from the original on 2008-01-20.
  2. "나각 - 문화콘텐츠닷컴". www.culturecontent.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  • (in Korean) 나각 at Korean National Heritage Online



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