Jonungs
Jonungs are a traditional Korean musical instrument known for their distinctive, haunting sound. They belong to the family of bowed string instruments and are primarily used in folk music, particularly in the southern regions of Korea. The name "jonungs" is derived from the Korean word "jon," meaning "to sing," and "gung," which refers to the instrument's shape and function.
Jonungs are typically made from a single piece of wood, often pine or cedar, and feature a
Historically, jonungs were played by wandering minstrels known as "sangga," who traveled from village to village
Jonungs are less common today compared to other Korean instruments like the gayageum or the daegeum, but