Korean

장구

장구
Meaning: janggu (double-headed hourglass drum)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

At the folk village, elderly people were dancing to the rhythm of the janggu.
장구의 채편은 보통 말가죽으로 만들어 소리가 높고 날카롭다.
The chaepyeon of a janggu is usually made of horsehide, producing a high and sharp sound.
장구를 칠 때 채편을 더러러 하고 굴린다.
When playing the janggu, the stick is rolled on the chaepyeon with a 'deoreoreo' sound.

Usage Notes

A traditional Korean drum shaped like an hourglass. It is one of the most representative instruments in Korean music.

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