ORAL PROFESSIONAL MELODIES: THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF THE SCHOOL OF BAKHSHI

Abstract

This article provides a scholarly analysis of the formation process, historical roots, genre features, and performance traditions of Karakalpak oral professional music. It highlights the distinctive features of classical oral professional music compared to folk songs, classifying the repertoire into two groups based on melodic structure and form. Special attention is paid to the musical characteristics of the famous namas "Dem Bermes" and "Adınnan," as well as their role in the tradition of the bakhshi school. The article emphasizes the cultural significance of classical Karakalpak music and its role in transmitting national heritage to the younger generation.