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The music of Armenia (Armenian: հայկական երաժշտություն haykakan yerazhshtut’yun) has its origins in the Armenian highlands, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE, [1] [2] and is a long-standing musical tradition that encompasses diverse secular and religious, or sacred, music (such as the sharakan Armenian chant and taghs, along with the indigenous khaz musical notation).
As a symbol of Armenian nationalism, the song "Our Fatherland" was outlawed by the Bolshevik authorities. [2] [5] In its place, the Anthem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic was utilized from 1944 onwards. [8] [9] Because of this, "Our Fatherland" took on a new status as a protest song against Soviet rule during this time. [5]
Armenian folk music is a genre of Armenian music. [1] [2] [3] It usually uses the duduk, the kemenche, and the oud.It is very similar to folk music in the Caucasus [citation needed] and shares many similar songs and traditions with countries around Armenia, namely Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Pages in category "Music of Armenia" The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. ... Armenian folk music; Armenian genocide in culture; Armenian ...
"Zartir lao" (Armenian: Զարթի՛ր, լաօ) is a popular Armenian revolutionary folk song. Composed in the 1890s, it praises the prominent fedayi leader Arabo and is a wake up call for Armenian liberation supporters against the Turk -branch of the Ottoman Army .
Pages in category "Songs in Armenian" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
There are many versions of Tamzara, with slightly different music and steps, coming from the various regions and old villages in the Armenian Highlands. According to Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc (July, 2001) Tamzara is performed by Armenians not only in Armenia, also in the countries of Armenian Diaspora. [8]
Eurovision songs of Armenia (17 P) + English-language Armenian songs (4 P) F. Armenian folk songs (1 C, 2 P) L. Lilit Hovhannisyan songs (4 P) P. Armenian pop songs (1 C)