일제강점기 국내 서양음악경연대회의 추이와 특징

Abstract

This article observed the development and characteristics of Western music competitions that were held in Korea during the years of 1932 to 1942. Observations of Western music competitions from the years 1932 to 1942, categorized into the years of 1932 to 1933, 1934, 1935 to 1936, and 1937 to 1942 were made and changes in the number of times held, participants, and objectives were looked into. Some Western music competitions displayed characteristics such as the introduction of test pieces, expanded participant categories, flexible application of award rules, and increased winner activities. This article revealed other aspects of Western music competitions held in Korea during the Japanese Colonial Era and it is hoped that it will spark new discussions on Western music competitions during that time.