About Music of Mongolia
Music of Mongolia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Central Asia.
Music of Mongolia has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Mongolian hip hop and Holboo.
From Wikipedia
Music is an integral part of Mongolian culture. Among the unique contributions of Mongolia to the world's musical culture are the long songs, overtone singing, and morin khuur, the horse-headed fiddle, and the pentatonic scale. The music of Mongolia is also rich with varieties related to the various ethnic groups of the country: Oirats, Khotogoid, Tuvans, Darkhad, Buryats, Tsaatan, Dariganga, Uzemchin, Barga, and Khalkha Mongols.
Besides the traditional music, Western classical music and ballet flourished during the Mongolian People's Republic. Among the most popular forms of modern music in Mongolia are Western pop and rock genres and the mass songs, which are written by modern authors in a form of folk songs.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Mongolia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Mongolia?
Music of Mongolia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Central Asia.