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The Kazakh musical culture has undoubtedly the rich history stretching back to ancient time. The philosophy of the Kazakh people is laced with mythological beliefs, with belief in higher forces, magic. Music has always had a sacral meaning for the Kazakhs, all the major life stages were accompanied with the corresponding folk songs. Totemic beliefs occupy a special place in the philosophy of the Kazakh music. This article seeks to establish the relationship between totemism in the Kazakh culture and traditional singing. The evolution of totemic symbols and their role in the life of Kazakh people were observed. Also, the sacral role of traditional singing was analyzed. Totemic beliefs are examined in this study as an integral part of the whole Kazakh world picture.
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Kazakh culture
traditions
song art
totemism, sacral meaning
shamanism
symbolism
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2020-09-30
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2024-02-02
Journal number
№ 3
Volume
8
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