Komagaku

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Komagaku (高麗楽) is a form of Gagaku, or court music, that appeared in Japan around the beginning of the Nara period. It originated in Korea ^[1] and is often played as a dance accompanyment.^[2] In contrast to other forms of Gagaku, Komagaku uses no strings. ^[3]

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1. ^ About Korea: Culture: Performing Arts: Music.
2. ^ Masks Of Japan.
3. ^ gagaku - Britannica Concise.