Abstract

Summary Mongolian “throat singing” has been developed in association with life, religion and traditional customs of the Mongols since ancient time. Today, being considered as one of the authentic art of the nation, khoomei finds its significance in academic research of scholars not only from Mongolia, but also from other countries. The preliminary and important subject of the study related to throat singing refers to the origin of term "throat singing", its meaning, and appellation. The Mongols have created and developed their unique culture in the context of their lifestyle, economy, natural environment and their traditional customs for the centuries in their history. Khoomei is definitely an essential part of their culture, and an exceptional category of the nation’s art, which was brought up to the days as the true “Mongolian” piece.

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