This paper looks at the overall aspects and features of the enlightenment ka-yo written by Dosan Ahn Chang-ho. In this paper, a list of 16 songs written by Ahn Chang-ho were presented. Among them, two songs are composed with the same words, and a list of 15 songs were presented.
In chapter 2, the songs, which were divided into songs borrowed from a tune and songs created, were examined at the musical features. Songs borrowed from tunes have generally borrowed hymns or Western national anthem. In the case of creative songs, Lee Sang-jun, Lee Sung-sik, Kim Se-hyung and Jung Sa-in were confirmed to have composed the songs. In particular, Bumoeundeokga, whose composer has not been revealed so far, was assumed to be composed by Jung Sa-in. In terms of music, they mainly used the five notes, and the four-quarters of a beat were dominant.
The works written by Ahn Chang-ho can be divided into three main themes. They are filial piety, education, and patriotism. Among them, most of them were songs with the theme of “Patriotism.” In addition, even a song about filial piety and education can be seen as a work aimed at patriotism. Therefore, the work by Ahn Chang-ho was largely aimed at “patriotism.” However, he did not praise his country unconditionally, even though it was composed of the lyrics of his love for the country. Rather, it would be fair to say that he drew his love for his country and himself in the same class. Historical figures were summoned to emphasize patriotism, and Japan was regarded as an enemy and promoted a sense of independence in his songs.
This paper is meaningful in that the founding of the enlightenment ka-yo written by Dosan Ahn Chang-ho was investigated. However, it is estimated that there are many more works written by Ahn Chang-ho. In the future, it needs to be supplemented and reinforced.