Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
Aak Korean pronunciation: [a.ak] is a genre of Korean court music. It is an imported form of the Chinese Yayue. Aak is often labeled as elegant music in contrast with other traditional Korean music. Aak began as the music played during the Korean Jongmyo Shrine’s Jerye Ceremony and was later used for other occasions and as Korean court music often with lyrics praising the current ruler.