Sinawi

Sinawi, sometimes spelled Shinawi, is a traditional form of Korean music. It is performed improvisationally by a musical ensemble, and traditionally accompanies the rites of Korean shamanism. The style first emerged in the Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces, but is now widespread. The traditional sinawi ensemble followed the principle of sam-hyeon-yuk-gak (????), with two flutes, a haegeum, a daegeum, a janggu hourglass-drum, and a large buk drum. However, today other traditional Korean instruments such as the gayageum and geomungo are also often included.

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Korean music: Korean music includes both folk and classical styles from the countries of North and South Korea....

Improvisation: Improvisation is the act of making something up as it is performed. This term is usually used in the context of music, theater or dance....

Korean shamanism: There are a number of shamanistic practices that are developed in Korea, where the role of a shaman is most frequently taken by women. They have deep roots and have inter-influenced Buddhism and Taoism. Of late, Shaman influence can be seen in Korean Christianity. This meeting is mediated by a shama...