Yeominrak (Korean: 여민락, Hanja: 與民樂) is one of the most celebrated pieces of traditional Korean court music. Its title means `Enjoying with the People` or...Read more

Yeominrak (Korean: 여민락, Hanja: 與民樂) is one of the most celebrated pieces of traditional Korean court music. Its title means `Enjoying with the People` or `Music Shared with the People.`

Originally, Yeominrak was composed to accompany the lyrics of Yongbieocheonga (`Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven`), the first literary work written in Hangul after the Korean alphabet was created. The title reflects King Sejong`s ideal that a ruler`s happiness should be shared with the people.

Over time, the lyrics fell out of use, and today Yeominrak is primarily performed as an instrumental work.

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