Which traditional form of musical storytelling, in which one singer and one drummer perform long narratives, was listed by UNESCO in 2003?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Pansori
- Step 1: The art was one of the first intangible heritages inscribed in 2003. Step 2. A singer tells the story with song, speech and gestures while the drummer keeps the rhythm. Answer: Pansori. Why not the others: Samulnori is percussion, talchum is a mask dance and gagok is lyric song.
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