A Muqam (Uyghur: ئۇيغۇر مۇقامى, Муқам; Chinese: 木卡姆; pinyin: Mùkǎmǔ) is the melody type used in the music of the Uyghurs, that is, a musical mode and set of melodic formulas used to guide improvisation and composition.

Dec 13, 2021 · The Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is the general term for a variety of Muqam practices widespread among the Uyghur communities, which form one of the largest ethnic minorities of the People’s Republic of China.

Uygur Muqam of Xinjiang - which basically means divertimento in modern Uygur language - includes songs, dances, folk and classical music. A variety of instruments and compelling choreography evolving over centuries add vitality to the refined art.

The Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is the general term for a variety of Muqam practices widespread among the Uyghur communities, which form one of the largest ethnic minorities of the People’s Republic of China.

The Art of Chinese Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is a representative name of various kinds of Muqam in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where people contrived this musical complex with songs, dances, and music.

Chapter 1, “An Overview of Uyghur Music,” charts the distribution of music traditions across Xinjiang. It introduces salient structural and formal characteristics of the Twelve Muqam, from the Kashgar-Yärkänd area, and of the other regional muqam traditions of …

Apr 7, 2023 · Muqam is a performing art with its roots in the folklore of Xinjiang. Rather like an encyclopaedia, Muqam is a record of the history and lifestyle of the local Uyghur people. It originated in folk culture, with lyrics that covered everything, from philosophical aphorisms to …

The Art of Chinese Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is a representative name of various kinds of Muqam in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where people contrived this musical complex with songs, dances, and music.

Dec 3, 2014 · The Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is the general term for a variety of Muqam practices widespread among the Uyghur communities, which form one of the largest ethnic minorities of the People's Republic of China.

May 7, 2024 · Muqam, a traditional Uyghur musical and dance performance, is a celebration of the history and traditions of the Uyghur people. It encompasses a diverse array of artistic elements, including music, dance, and storytelling, weaving together a mesmerizing narrative that captivates audiences.