noun
bak
Bak (noun) means a wooden clapper instrument used in traditional Korean court music and ceremonies to mark the start and end of a piece. Example: “The court musician struck the bak once to signal the orchestra to begin.”
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A wooden clapper instrument used in traditional Korean court music and ceremonies to mark the start and end of a piece.
"The court musician struck the bak once to signal the orchestra to begin."
How to use bak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Korean wooden clapper used to cue court music.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Korean word 박 (bak).
Frequently asked questions
What does “bak” mean?
The word “bak” means a wooden clapper instrument used in traditional Korean court music and ceremonies to mark the start and end of a piece. In plain terms, a traditional Korean wooden clapper used to cue court music.
How do you use “bak” in a sentence?
Here is “bak” used in a sentence: “The court musician struck the bak once to signal the orchestra to begin.”
What part of speech is “bak”?
“Bak” is a noun.
Where does the word “bak” come from?
The word “bak” comes from Korean. Borrowed directly from the Korean word 박 (bak).
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