Which four instruments make up the percussion quartet known as samulnori?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Kkwaenggwari, jing, janggu and buk
- Step 1: Samulnori was created in 1978 from farmers' band music. Step 2. The four are a small gong, a large gong, an hourglass drum and a barrel drum. Answer: Kkwaenggwari, jing, janggu and buk. Why not the others: The other lists are string, wind and court instruments.
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