On Interaction of Monodic and Harmonic Elements in Polyphony of Traditional Bourdon Songs of Cherkesy and Karachayevtsy

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Lilia A. Vishnevskaya

Abstract

The article deals with theoretical aspects of polyphonic thinking of diffused-mixed type in solo-with-bourdon ensemble performances of North Caucasian peoples on the example of song tradition of Circassians and Karachay. On the basis of audial-auditory and graphic notographic analysis of songs of different genres, the author formulates performing, intonation and mode characteristics of solo-bourdon singing which goes back to monodic and harmonic origins of th overall polyphonic structure. The study materials present not only published recording of songs, but the author’s own interpretation of the archival records, as well as author’s auditory and visual observations of the performing process.

Keywords: folklore of the peoples of Northern Caucasus, solo-bourdon ensemble polyphony, monody, two-part diaphonic performance

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Vishnevskaya, L. A. (2010). On Interaction of Monodic and Harmonic Elements in Polyphony of Traditional Bourdon Songs of Cherkesy and Karachayevtsy. Music Scholarship / Problemy Muzykal’noj Nauki, 6(1), 50–54. Retrieved from https://musicscholar.ru/index.php/PMN/article/view/597
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Musical Cultures of Russia
Author Biography

Lilia A. Vishnevskaya, Saratov State Conservatory (Academy) named after L. V. Sobinov

Candidate of Arts, Professor of the Department of Music Theory and Composition

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