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- A farmers' band generally consists of the kkwenggari(small gong), jing(large gong), janggo(hourglass-shaped drum), buk(barrel drum), and sogo(small hand drum). Besides, a taepyeongso(conical double-reed oboe) and a nabal(brass trumpet) are used in some bands.
- The musicians in a band are called jaebi or chibae. Other members of the band include the flags and dancers, called japsaek("miscellaneous colors"), which includes hunters, a literatis, a Buddhist monks, a brides, and so forth. When a band marches, the flags lead the members in front and the musicians and the dancers follow in line.

