Arirang Lyrics - Korean Folksong
Details
| Title | Arirang Lyrics - Korean Folksong |
| Author | Ave Maristela Villaflores |
| Duration | 1:55 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=bC62xvkIu9g |
Description
Grade 8 - Second Quarter Music
East Asian Music
Music of Korean
Vocal Music of Korea
Arirang is a Korean folk song, sometimes considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea . It is used as a symbol of Korea and Korean culture . Arirang is in essence a song of farewell . The origin of the word Arirang is “the hill”. With Korea’s land being mountainous there are also many foothills throughout the country . Most Koreans had partings and a number of such hills. An emotion of deep regret is imbued In the rhythm of Arirang . The song evokes the feeling of the tears shared by Koreans and the Remembrance of their sad stories .
(reference: Grade 8, Music and Arts Learner's Module)
