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Abstract
Interest in Korean culture is growing worldwide. Even though Korean culture has received limited attention from the world at large, people all over the world are discovering K-culture (an abbreviation for contemporary Korean culture), such as K-pop, K-food, K-dramas, K-movies, and other forms of this subculture.Traditional Korean culture, especially traditional music, is unique. Traditional Korean music has influenced current Korean cultures in various ways. This traditional music is usually based on traditional Korean rhythms named jangdan. Jangdan is a distinctive rhythmic form. Conductors who conduct these types of music must have basic understanding of jangdan. Jangdan can then be used as an essential element in music of the Western tradition, just as folk music and rhythms are used in Western music.
Musicians interested in these special rhythms are on the rise. Composers are writing music with the elements of jangdan and performers are playing it. This document will explore ways for both conductors and performers to understand and faithfully present this music in performance.