ATS1346 Music and Culture; Assessment 2: Annotated Bibliography
Podcast Topic: The vocal style used in the Traditional Korean Art form of P’ansori.
Annotated Bibliography Source 1:
Willoughby, Heather. 2000. ‘The Sound of Han: P’ansori, Timbre and a Korean Ethos of Pain and Suffering,’ Yearbook for Traditional Music 32: 17-30.
Source: Journal Article
This article discusses the notion of pain and suffering, known as ‘Han’, and how it is expressed in the Traditional Art form of P’ansori. The sentiment of ‘Han’ is explored in relation to the timbre, rhythm, melody and gestures that are associated with this genre. An acknowledged limitation, for an outsider compiling field research, is the study of the intangible notion of ‘Han’, which is tightly linked to Korean history and its culture. A detailed presentation of the vocal techniques utilised by a P’ansori performer, and furthermore the intent behind them is the foundation of the future assessment.
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2003. Voices from the straw mat: toward an ethnography of Korean story singing. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press, Centre for Korean Studies.
Source: book
The selected chapter from this book focuses upon the unique vocalisation of Traditional P’ansori singers through the use of tonal quality, tonal variation articulation, resonation and other aspects. This book aims to display the depth and breadth of techniques used, as well as the challenging and extensive training that singers must endure in order to master their art form. By providing a detailed explanation of the physical and mental aspects of producing the unique sound of P’ansori, this source will enable great detail to be used for the future assessment.
Word Count: 90
Annotated Bibliography Source 5:
Willoughby,Heather. 2008. ‘Pansori Master Singers’, in Pansori ed. Lee, Yong-shik. Seoul: The National Centre for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, 71-96.
Source: chapter in edited
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