Six Dragons Fly Again: A Journey of Reviving 15th‑Century Korean Court Music
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tismir.286 | Journal eISSN: 2514-3298
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Submitted on: Jun 9, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 31, 2026
Published on: Apr 6, 2026
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