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Style characteristics of Korean dance

geographical environment

Under the beautiful Changbai Mountain in the northeast of China, Korean people live. Under the influence of nature, they maintain the custom of respecting the white, respecting the old, paying attention to the ceremony and being clean, and regard the crane as a symbol of longevity and happiness. On the basis of inheriting traditional culture, they have formed the unique charm of Korean folk dance, which is famous for its chic, elegant, subtle and elegant. The rich national charm of Korean folk dance is inseparable from the rich rhythm of music and dance, accompaniment instruments and playing techniques. For example, the staff drum (commonly known as the long drum) of the main instrument can inspire dancers to express their inner world. The stick drum has a long history, that is, the "two stick drums" prevailing in the Tang Dynasty. The Korean people have preserved this ancient musical instrument, inherited its skills, and integrated it into their own music and dance culture, and developed it into a dance form with strong performance, called "Banggu".

Various rhythm types

Delicate jumping 12/8 beat is one of the main beat types. People also refer to the rhythm patterns formed by different beats as "length", such as "Gugli length" and "other lengths". The word "length" is a unique noun in Korean to describe music and dance, including rhythm, beat, speed and style. Each kind of "long" has a specific method of drumming and percussion, and has a specific dance action corresponding to it. Moreover, the dancer's breathing is consistent with the "length" and communicates with the musicians tacitly. With the smooth progress of "Length", their performances can fully reflect the style and charm of Korean folk dance. Korean folk dance is full of artistry, beautiful dance and exquisite skills, and is deeply loved by people.