Akjang is the lyrics of Korean court music, most popular during the Joseon period of Korean history.
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Place of OriginKorea, Goryeo period: original akjang were composed to court music, or folk songs were adapted, though these early works did not survive. 1 Defining TraitThe lyrics of Korean court music. 1 Defining Trait In the Other Atlases
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Wikipedia- Place of Origin: Korea, Goryeo period: original akjang were composed to court music, or folk songs were adapted, though these early works did not survive.
- Defining Trait: The lyrics of Korean court music.
2. Akjang (Wikipedia)
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Akjang (Korean: 악장; Hanja: 樂章) is the lyrics of Korean court music.
Wikipedia: Akjang, lead section
is the lyrics of Korean court music
Wikipedia: Akjang, History and characteristics section
In the Goryeo period, original akjang were composed to court music, or folk songs were adapted, but these works did not survive.
In Group: East and Southeast Asian Poetic Genres, Lead
Akjang (Korean: 악장; Hanja: 樂章) is the lyrics of Korean court music.
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