Ak(樂) has a function of wisdom as well as a function of music. As a music, it has played a role to make people be happy. Also, as a function of wisdom, it has been used as a tool of training man’s mind and as a political tool of ruling the people....
Ak(樂) has a function of wisdom as well as a function of music. As a music, it has played a role to make people be happy. Also, as a function of wisdom, it has been used as a tool of training man’s mind and as a political tool of ruling the people.
In this paper, the conception of Ak, the function of Ak, and the composing principles of rhythm which makes Ak play its role were investigated with reference to ‘Akki(樂記)’, ‘Akhakguaebum(樂學軌範)’, ‘Yulreashinseo(律呂新書)’. After that, the relation between the principle of Yin(陰) and Yang(陽) and Ak was investigated.
If Yin and Yang of Ak, as a function of music, harmonize with each other, it will be in a healthy state. On the other hand, if Yin and Yang of Ak separate from each other or become unbalanced, its harmony will be broken and it will be in confusion.
These days our society has accomplished economic development and people enjoy materialistic comfort. However, the mental culture of people has been deteriorated and now our society demands balanced harmony.
If we follow the harmonious principle of Yin and Yang of music in our daily life, and understand other people like ourselves, our country will be the best country in the world.