Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei
| Author(s) | National Center for Cultural Heritage en Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв |
|---|---|
| Title | Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei |
| Alternative Title | Монгол ардын Хөөмэйн урлаг |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | mon eng |
| Location | Mongolia |
| Keywords | Khöömei Form of singing Sound Kharkhiraa Isgeree |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | promotion heritage management |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: music |
| Description | Inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Khöömei is a form of singing originating in western Mongolia, in the Altai mountains. The performer imitates sounds of nature, simultaneously emitting two distinct vocal sounds: along with a continuous drone, the singer produces a melody of harmonics. Khöömei literally means pharynx, and it is believed to have been learned from birds, whose spirits are central to shamanic practices. The multitude of Khöömei techniques in Mongolia are grouped within two main styles: the kharkhiraa (deep Khöömei) and isgeree Khöömei (whistled Khöömei). |
| Publisher | National Center for Cultural Heritage |
| Place of Publication | Mongolia |
| Date of Publication | 2022 |
| Academic Field | heritage management |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Mongolia |
| Contributor | Council for Cultural Heritage Networking and Communication |
| Active Contribution | Mongolia, FY 2024 |
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