When researching the results about most of studies for symbol of Geomungo, generosity of Seonbi in Chosun Dynasty, and musical discourse of Seonbi which have been conducted, it is indicated that they have already objectificated by establishing common ...
When researching the results about most of studies for symbol of Geomungo, generosity of Seonbi in Chosun Dynasty, and musical discourse of Seonbi which have been conducted, it is indicated that they have already objectificated by establishing common emotion focusing on N대-Confucianism and philosophical system of thought of traditional music. Therefore, this article intends to analyze visions of consideration in a variety of aspects, that is the dimension of cultural study.
To the name of Geomungo, it is verified that in the records of [Samguksagi] & [Akhakguebeom], it is given its spiritual value as a tool to grow human mind which intends to success the will of Heaven with the linkage with 'Bangicheonjin' which means 'true meaning of born nature' or 'returning to the initial', the ideal thought in Geum Dynasty, China. It is found that other name of Old Geum or names of Geum related to special musician replaces Geomungo in many Korean classical documents imported together with thought of Old Geum, a story related to this thought, and special contexts of sentences involving such contents, and other name of Old Geum or names of Geum related to special musician plays a role to lead entire atmosphere of sentence.
In case of borrowing parts, performing terms, master, masterpiece of Geum Dynasty, it can be shown that authors have used vocabularies or phrases involving musical/cultural thoughts, ruling culture including edification of people, and other aesthetic sense from Geum Dynasty by borrowing.
When researching the contents to transmission of Geomungo music, it seems that artistic orientation connecting three generations of Bo-Go Ok (initiator), Myeong-Deuk Sok, Geum Gui might be established under the condition of retirement, seclusion, hermit. Such artistic orientation seems to obtain the conclusion of thought in Geomungo music depending on its growing direction. However, above all things, the ultimate purpose of musician might be musical/non-musical self-perfection.
It seems that the generosity of Silla Dynasty has demonstrated individual use as a self-perfection, social use as an appreciation for the arts, and national use value as Hyeonmyojido.
In performance, it is considered that a variety of performing conditions by differing time and space were selected. It seems that various emotions which current musicians who play only decided music at certain space like stage cannot feel were performed. Also, it seems that the old musicians could perform instant music play according to the variety of conditions.
In appreciation part, it is found that it only took clear tone color and elegance of Geomungo. This seems that since music and spirit of Geomungo were essential refinement at that time, Seonbi who didn't play Geomungo well pretended to enjoy Geomungo music like this.
In example comparing with other music and sound of objects, there are the case comparing to water sound, the case comparing to wind sound, and the case comparing simultaneously to water & wind sounds.
In case of appearing Muhyeongeum, in case of Dojam's living path and his praising, it is verified that Dojam who did not know how to play Geomungo only emphasized spiritual stage. In the meanwhile, there is also negative opinions to Muhyeongeum.
To the use of Geomungo, we have researched Confucian ideas, Taoistic ideas, and wordly acceptance.
In Confucian acceptance, they intended to give people comfort by selecting the music of the King, Sun as a ruling method. In case of edification of people, it is often found that the image indicated in old story to Bokjacheon who was a follower of Confucius was transferred to poetic concept. Also, by the examples of 'Haengdangeumsul'which showed peaceful scene of Confucius and his followers, husband & wife, and family, it recommended to strive for keeping the family rules by modelling 'the happiness of Geumsul'. It is also found that Korean music is better than Chinese music and Korean music should be learnt and kept. In most cases that an acquaintance is symbolized, it is often found to express that there is no acquaintance who knows my mind and listens to the music together and thus listen to the music alone. In the item of spokesman, the sentences expressing the cases which emergencies which could be often occurred during playing Geomungo and the measures to them involve the symbolization suited to whole sentences were expressed via comparing method. In case of indicating upright, examples quoting the old story that when Jobyeon, Song Dynasty entered into the land of Chu Dynasty, he only took one Geomungo and one crane are often found.
In Taoistic acceptance, the expression to live the paths of hermits like Yanming Tao and Kang Xi and the contents to orient the life of God are often found.
In wordly acceptance, we researched by dividing into the items of appreciating, affective, leisure, emotional, and comparing acceptance to private life and excluding official aspect like manners & music and ideological, philosophical discussion.