Korea's traditional danceis classified into court dances and folk dances. The slow, gracious movements of the court dances reflect the beauty of moderation and the subdued emotions formed as a result of the strong influence of Confucian philosophy. In contrast, the folk dances, mirroring the life, work and religion and romantic, aptly portray the free and spontaneous emotions of the Korean people. Some typical folk dances are the farmer's dances, mask dances and shamanistic dances. The appreciation of Korean traditional music and dance help the visitor to better understand Korea itself

Each of the four instruments has its own symbol representing an element of nature. The Kkwaenggwari represent lightning, Janggu rain, Buk clouds, and Jing wind. Played ensemble, the four instruments create a sheer balance and harmony in music, mirroring the Korean people's lives.

Traditional Music Traditional Korean music, called "Gukak", has shared a similar cultural background with China and Japan. However, despite some superficial similarities, anyone who has experienced Gugak can easily tell that it is clearly different from other East Asian music. Korean music, for example, traditionally has a triple rhythm (three beats per measure), while Chinese and Japanese music have two beats per measure. Gugak can be divided into two types: Jeongak or the music of the upper classes, and Minsogak or folk music. Jeongak, has a slow, solemn and complicated melody, while Minsogak such as farmers music, Pansori(epic solo song) and shamanistic music is fast and vigorous.