daegeum

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daegeum

Etymology

From Korean 대금 (daegeum).

Noun

daegeum (plural not attested)

  1. (music) A large bamboo flute with a buzzing membrane that gives it a special timbre, used in traditional Korean music.
    • 2013 August 6, Gia Kourlas, “In Drums and Fans, the Spirit of Korea”, in The New York Times:
      Interspersed with musical numbers, including a serene solo by Chung-Eun Han for the daegeum, or bamboo flute, the program also showcased “Buchaechum,” a fan dance.

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