Music 8, 2nd Quarter ll Arirang (The Hill)

Grade 8 - Second Quarter Music
East Asian Music Music of Korean
Vocal Music of Korea

Arirang is a Korean folk song, sometimes considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea . It is used as a symbol of Korea and Korean culture. Arirang is in essence a song of farewell. The origin of the word Arirang is “the hill”. With Korea’s land being mountainous there are also many foothills throughout the country. Most Koreans had partings and a number of such hills. An emotion of deep regret is imbued In the rhythm of Arirang. The song evokes the feeling of the tears shared by Koreans and the Remembrance of their sad stories. (reference: Grade 8, Music and Arts Learner's Module)

Arirang (Korean Folk Song)
Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo
Arirang gogaero neomeoganda
Nareul beorigo gasineun nimeun
Simnido motgaseo balbbyeongnanda