이왕직아악부의 『조선음악서』 편찬과 그 의미

Abstract

Chosŏn ŭmaksŏ (朝鮮音樂書) is a book that was compiled by the Yiwangjik aakpu in the 1930s and consists of six themes: music history, musical instrument, traditional musical theory, music pieces, songs, and dances. Chosŏn ŭmaksŏ received limited attention for a considerable period since it was not officially published and remained stored as a manuscript booklet at the National Gugak Center. This paper examines the compilation history and description of Chosŏn ŭmaksŏ, highlighting its value as historical music source. Chosŏn ŭmaksŏ resulted from the second edition of musical literature conducted by the Yiwangjik aakpu. This edition was based on a decade-long collection and organization of data from 1930 to 1939, following the failure of the first compilation project due to internal conflicts. Sŏng Nak-sŏ wrote the theoretical background for this book, while the musicians of Yiwangjik aakpu arranged the actual musical content, including music pieces, scores, instruments, lyrics, and movement procedures of court dance. The book is systematically organized into chapters, each addressing specific topics, and it clearly reflects the intended direction of the compilation, recording the specific contents of the songs and dances performed by the Yiwangjik aakpu during that time. This paper anticipates future studies that delve into the detailed examination of Chosŏn ŭmaksŏ and hopes to establish it as a credible modern music resource for identifying the music of Yiwangjik aakpu during the Japanese colonial era.