Haegum (English spelling)

Japanese: 奚琴 - けいきん（英語表記）haegǔm

Generally, it refers to a Korean two-stringed bow instrument (Kokyu). It has a neck inserted into a small cylindrical body, and is played by placing a bow made of horsehair between the two strings. It was introduced to Korea from Song during the reign of King Yejong of the Goryeo Dynasty. It is now used in general gagaku music and in art music for the general public. The Haegeum, which was used at court banquets during the Qing Dynasty, is an instrument with a different shape and playing style.

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Japanese:

一般には朝鮮の2弦の弓奏楽器 (胡弓) をさす。小型の円筒形の胴に棹を差込んであり，馬尾毛を張った弓を両弦の中間にはさんで演奏する。朝鮮には高麗朝睿宗のときに宋から伝わった。現在は雅楽一般の曲および民間人の芸術音楽にも用いられている。清朝の宮廷宴饗楽で使われていた奚琴は形も奏法も異なる楽器。

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