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The 8th century Armenian historian Stepanos Syunetsi was the first one to mention the local dialect of Artsakh. [3] In his «Բառք եղերականք» (Words of Tragedy), he wrote about the dialect of զԱրցախային meaning "of Artsakh", the historical Armenian name of Karabakh. [6]
Classical Armenian (Grabar) words, as well as native Armenian words which are not attested in Classical Armenian, compose a significant part of the Yerevan dialect's vocabulary. [1] Throughout history, the dialect has been influenced by several languages, especially Russian and Persian , and loan words have significant presence in it today.
Pages in category "Armenian words and phrases" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. --shat; A.
Anoush (also Anush, Armenian: Անուշ) is a five-act opera composed by Armen Tigranian, based on the 1892 poem of the same name by Hovhannes Tumanyan.Originally composed in 1912, it was first performed in Alexandropol, but it had to wait until 1935 for its full professional staging at the Armenian National Opera Theater.
The energetic Armenian Yarkhushta is a martial dance mentioned in the medieval works of Movses Khorenatsi, Faustus of Byzantium, and Grigor Magistros. [4] It has traditionally been danced by Armenian soldiers before combat engagements, partly for ritualistic purposes, and partly in order to cast off fear and boost battle spirit. [5]
"Artsakh" (Armenian: «Արցախ») is an instrumental folk song from Armenian contemporary composer Ara Gevorgyan's 1999 album Ani. The song has become wildly popular in Armenia. [2] [3] Over the years, it has been used in cultural and political [4] events and occasions. Figure skaters, gymnasts, and other athletes around the world have also ...
The Armenian Rite (Armenian: Հայկական պատարագ) [1] [2] is a liturgical rite used by both the Armenian Apostolic and the Armenian Catholic churches. Isaac of Armenia , the Catholicos of All Armenians , initiated a series of reforms with help from Mesrop Mashtots in the 5th century that distinguished Armenia from its Greek and ...
Armenian Prayers roll from the year 1661 AD. Another form of an illuminated manuscript is a prayer roll, which traditionally included images from the Armenian iconography as well as Biblical passages or teachings but at a much smaller size was a more personal, and portable, religious treasure.