sigimsae
/si.ɡim.sɛ/
Definition
The essential Korean traditional musical technique of 'shading' or decorating a note through subtle shifts in pitch, vibrato, and timbre to add emotional depth.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Korean verb 'sigida,' meaning to make something firm or mature, and 'sae,' referring to a shape or movement. It describes the process of 'maturing' or refining a plain tone into a nuanced, expressive sound.
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