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TOPIK 6noun

창극

changgeuk

창극이 · 창극을

changgeuk, Korean traditional opera based on pansori

Example

판소리 '춘향가'가 창극으로 만들어져 무대에 올랐어요.

The pansori 'Chunhyangga' was made into a changgeuk and staged.

Word parts

창 sing극 drama

Literally 'sung drama': pansori split among many singers in costume.