Armenian Folk Music

							ARMENIAN
     FOLK
        MUSIC
HISTORY

 It is more than 3000 years old.
 Entered a new phase in the second half of the
  19th century
 Based on a system of tetrachords
ARMENIAN MUSICAL TOOLS

 Duduk
 Zurna

 Dhol (double-headed hand drum)

 Tar (short-necked lute)

 Kanon (dulcimer)

 Shvi (windwood instrument)
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP33Ja8nNEs
DUDUK (DOO-DOOK)

 95-55 B.C.
 Ancientor of duduk is ancient flute aulos
 The Duduk music is inseparable from the social
  life and the cultural identity of Armenians.
 Accompanies community life events such as
  celebrations, weddings, funerals, baptizing
WORLD STAGE

 “Hovern enkan” (in Vache Hovsepyan’s
  interpretation)
 “The last temptation of Jesus” (Peter Gabriel)

 “Gladiator” (J. Gasparyan

 “Chronicles of Narnia” (Chris Bleth)

 “The Passion of the Chris” (Pedro Eustache)
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEDboHDSU50
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXDFU_Pw
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