Flute
is one of the cultural legacies of the Korean nation.
Korean
liked to blow a flute from the primitive times.
They
widely used the musical instrument which makes a clear and beautiful
sound and is simple and handy in shape.
A
bone flute (B.C. 3000) unearthed in the remains of Sophohang in Rason
City, the DPRK shows that the Korean nation was resourceful and
talented enough to make wind instrument long ago for entertainment.
Korean
ancestors made flute out of bird’s leg bone and peach wood in the
ancient times and in the medieval times they made a variety of flute
out of bamboo and reed for musical activities.
During
the Dynasty of Koryo (the early 10th
century - the late 14th
century) it became a favorite instrument of peasants, fishermen,
cowboys, scholar and other people from all walks of life.
In
the period of the Joson feudal Dynasty (in the late 14th
century- the early 20th
century) it added emotional flavor to the accompaniment for folk
dance and doll play.
After
the founding of the DPRK (September 9, Juche 37(1948)) the national
instrument flute was improved to suit the requirement of the time
according to the policy of the Workers’ Party of Korea on actively
unearthing and developing cultural legacies of the nation.
The
improved flutes of different kinds have a clearer and softer tone
quality and can perform any tune.
Flute
is used for solo, instrumental ensemble and orchestra.
Associated
with the wisdom and talent of the nation, it is wisely used in the
cultural activities of the Korean people
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