About Mugham
Mugham is a music genre that emerged in Azerbaijan. It is usually classed as a form of music of Azerbaijan and maqāmic music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Uzeyir Hajibeyov and Aygün Kazimova.
Mugham has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Symphonic mugham.
From Wikipedia
Mugham (Azerbaijani: Muğam) or Mughamat (Azerbaijani: Muğamat) is one of the many classical compositions from Azerbaijan, contrasting with tasnif and ashik.
It is an art form that weds classical poetry and musical improvisation in specific local modes. Mugham is a modal system. Unlike Western modes, "mugham" modes are associated not only with scales but also with an orally transmitted collection of melodies and melodic fragments that performers use in the course of improvisation. Mugham is a compound composition of many parts. The choice of a particular mugham and a style of performance fits a specific event. The dramatic unfolding in performance is typically associated with increasing intensity and rising pitches, and a form of poetic-musical communication between performers and initiated listeners.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mugham.
- ↑ music of Azerbaijan
- ↑ maqāmic music
- ↓ Symphonic mugham
Key artists
- Uzeyir Hajibeyov
- Aygün Kazimova
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Mugham?
Mugham is a music genre that emerged in Azerbaijan. It is usually classed as a form of music of Azerbaijan and maqāmic music.
Where and when did Mugham originate?
Mugham originated in Azerbaijan.
Who are famous Mugham artists?
Uzeyir Hajibeyov and Aygün Kazimova.