Korean Dictionary

How to say “Pansori” in Korean

판소리

Pansori

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Usage & Context

A traditional Korean narrative musical genre performed by a singer and drummer. A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The singer (소리꾼, sorikkun) performs hours-long dramatic narrative songs. Famous works include Chunhyangga and Simcheongga. Its soulful vocals have influenced modern Korean music.

Example Sentence

판소리는 유네스코 무형문화유산으로 지정됐어요.

Pansori has been designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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