인류무형문화유산으로서 농악의 특징과 의의 = The Characteristics and the Significance of Korean Farmers` Band Music (Nong`ak) as Intangible Heritage of Humanity

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The Korean farmers` band music, called nong`ak is the composite of music, song, and dance. It is one of the masterpieces among many Korean musical genres with its long history and artistic supremacy. For these reasons, it has designated as the Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 11 by the Korean government in 1966 and the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO in 2014. To understand the characteristics of the music, we need to compare it with other cultures` music. In this way, we can acknowledge the universality of Asian percussion music and the distinct traits of the distinct traits of the Korean music. religious traits of the Korean music. Since the nong`ak comprises the basic musical idiom of the common people, there are diverse variations of nong`ak bands and music throughout the Korean peninsula. In order to transmit the music, we need to conserve the various characteristics of the nong`ak music.