Comparative Study of the Gayageum and the Koto

Authors

  • Yijie Kang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/0mnsqg95

Keywords:

Gayageum, orgin, koto, playing technique.

Abstract

There are a variety of East Asian zithers, including Chinese guzheng, Japanese koto, Korean gayageum, Mongolian yatga, etc. sharing striking similarities. This paper makes a comparative study between the gayageum and the koto in terms of their structural characteristics, basic playing techniques, historical significance, origins and tuning methods.

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References

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Published

2024-05-27

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How to Cite

Kang , Y. (2024). Comparative Study of the Gayageum and the Koto. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(5), 114-118. https://doi.org/10.54691/0mnsqg95