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The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances

Cilt: 10 Sayı: 4 29 Ekim 2025
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The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances

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The theatre art of the Azerbaijani people constitutes a significant part of their centuries-old and rich cultural heritage. As an integral element of the nation’s spiritual wealth, this art form has evolved, enriched by a variety of ceremonies, games, and performances. The present article specifically investigates the types of Azerbaijani folk theatre and the role of music employed in these performances. The primary aim of the study is to analyze the characteristics and functions of music within Azerbaijani folk theatre. This theatrical tradition serves as a vivid reflection of both national culture and musical folklore. Particularly in folk performances, the musical pieces are typically short, repetitive, lively, energetic, and sometimes combative. These melodies are usually performed on the traditional wind instrument zurna. Each piece often begins with a repeated motif that functions as an intrada—a call to attention—directing the audience’s focus toward the forthcoming performance. Furthermore, turning points and significant moments in the play find vivid expression through music. Thus, folk performances are inconceivable without musical accompaniment. The research methodology is based on analysis, comparison, and empirical observation. Musical samples used in games and performances held during festivals and ceremonies across various regions were collected, transcribed into musical notation, and analyzed. The findings of the study underscore the importance of selecting music in Azerbaijani folk theatre by stage conditions and artistic requirements.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Müzik Performansı, Müzik (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Ekim 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

23 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

22 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Huseynova, R., Mammadova, G., Maharramova, I., & Gasimova, A. (2025). The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances. Online Journal of Music Sciences, 10(4), 746-761. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1703888
AMA
1.Huseynova R, Mammadova G, Maharramova I, Gasimova A. The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances. Online Journal of Music Sciences. 2025;10(4):746-761. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1703888
Chicago
Huseynova, Rukhsara, Gunay Mammadova, Inara Maharramova, ve Aynur Gasimova. 2025. “The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10 (4): 746-61. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1703888.
EndNote
Huseynova R, Mammadova G, Maharramova I, Gasimova A (01 Ekim 2025) The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10 4 746–761.
IEEE
[1]R. Huseynova, G. Mammadova, I. Maharramova, ve A. Gasimova, “The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances”, Online Journal of Music Sciences, c. 10, sy 4, ss. 746–761, Eki. 2025, doi: 10.31811/ojomus.1703888.
ISNAD
Huseynova, Rukhsara - Mammadova, Gunay - Maharramova, Inara - Gasimova, Aynur. “The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10/4 (01 Ekim 2025): 746-761. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1703888.
JAMA
1.Huseynova R, Mammadova G, Maharramova I, Gasimova A. The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances. Online Journal of Music Sciences. 2025;10:746–761.
MLA
Huseynova, Rukhsara, vd. “The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances”. Online Journal of Music Sciences, c. 10, sy 4, Ekim 2025, ss. 746-61, doi:10.31811/ojomus.1703888.
Vancouver
1.Rukhsara Huseynova, Gunay Mammadova, Inara Maharramova, Aynur Gasimova. The role of music in Azerbaijani folk theatre performances. Online Journal of Music Sciences. 01 Ekim 2025;10(4):746-61. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1703888