Traditional Korean music is comprised of court and folk music. Court music is slow, solemn, and complex. The dances that go with this type of music are stately and highly stylized. Folk music, in contrast, is usually fast and lively, with vigorous dancing. Singers go through years of training to cultivate a distinctive sound of their own.
Musical performances can be a memorable part of any visit to Korea.
Among all Korean dances, the best known are the fan dance and the drum dance. These are the central attractions at Korean performances and are featured in stage shows in various entertainment places, including the Kayagum Theater Restaurant at the Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel and the Korea House in Seoul. Of the Korean folk dances,the Farmers' Dance is the most popular and exciting. The most graceful of the dances is the Buddhist Nun's Dance, in which the performers wear long-sleeved coats and high pointed hoods and hold a temple drum. These dances and their musical accompaniments are fine examples of the exuberance of the Korean culture and spirit.