Listen: Tuvan throat singing examples
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About Tuvan throat singing
Tuvan throat singing is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of Central Asian throat singing.
From Wikipedia
Tuvan throat singing, also known as Mongolian throat singing, is a style of throat singing, the main technique of which is known as khoomei ( or ). It is practiced by people in Tuva, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and Altay.
Tuvan throat singing is noted for including overtone singing or undertone singing, depending on technique. In 2009, Tuvan throat singing was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Tuvan throat singing.
- ↑ Central Asian throat singing
Frequently asked questions
What is Tuvan throat singing?
Tuvan throat singing is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of Central Asian throat singing.
Where and when did Tuvan throat singing originate?
Tuvan throat singing originated in Russia.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q108757333 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Tuvan throat singing – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Overtone singing by Cassa342 – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Undertone singing by Cassa342 – CC BY-SA 4.0