* Meaning of Arirang [Aɾiɾaŋ]
"The term Arirang is often translated as “my beloved one,” as some linguistic research supports that in ancient Korean ari meant “beautiful” and rang meant “the groom.” In addition, Arirang is said to be the name of a hill located in the central part of Seoul. (Kang, 2013, p. 32)."
"The term Arirang is often translated as “my beloved one,” as some linguistic research supports that in ancient Korean ari meant “beautiful” and rang meant “the groom.” In addition, Arirang is said to be the name of a hill located in the central part of Seoul. (Kang, 2013, p. 32)."
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Arirang [Aɾiɾaŋ] has various versions in existence and the titles of the different versions are usually determined by their place of origin. Each Arirang presents regional differences in style, tune, lyrics, and rhythm (see videos in the previous page). (1) Gangwon Arirang (Dongbu Minyo) (2) Seoul or Geyonggi Arirang (Geyonggi minyo) (3) Miryaing Arirang (Dongbu minyo) (4) Jindo Arirang (Namdo minyo) The Arirang that most Americans are familiar with is called Seoul or Gyeonggi Arirang, given its origins in either Seoul (a capital city of South Korea) or in the Gyeonggi province that is near Seoul. |
"Minyo" refers to Korean folksongs.
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Singing "Seoul/Gyeonggi Arirang"
Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo,
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Arirang_sheet music.pdf | |
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