국악기의 복원 및 개량의 현황과 전망

Abstract

This study examines the reproduction and improvement cases of the Korean musical instruments undertaken by the Musical Instrument Research Center of NGC. It is found that the Korean musical instruments have been reproduced either by referring to relic instruments or by utilizing literature materials. The study also figures out the achievements and problems in the tasks. presenting their periodic features from the 1960s to 2010s to seek a desirable direction in the modernization of Korean instruments. The study results can be summarized as the following: Firstly, the reproduction cases of string instruments by relics include the string instrument from Shinchangdong, gayageum from Wolpyeongdong, yogo from Yiseongsanseong Fortress, buk from Hwawangsanseong Fortress, five instruments engraved in Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje, and geomungo of Yunseondo (Gosan by pseudonym). Secondly, the literature materials utilized for the reproduction of the Korean musical instruments include 『Sejongsillok』(Annals of King Sejong), 『Akhakgwebeom』(Musical Encyclopedia), 『Sinchuk Jinchanuigwe』(Royal Protocols on Queen Myeongheon's 70th Birthday Celebration), 『Geumhapjabo』(Tablature Manuscript for Geomungo), and 『Injeongjeon Akgijoseongcheong Uigwe』(Royal Protocols for the Manufacture of Musical Instruments). Thirdly, the Korean musical instruments should be modernized to the extent to which does not undermine their essence, and also the mere transplantation of the western style should be avoided. Fourthly, not only the gugakgi materials and their structures but also the acoustic performance in performance halls need consistent research and improvement. Lastly, it is also necessary to continue seeking ways to enhance musical effects through the development of the playing techniques, along with the modernization of the Korean musical instruments.