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An underground, vocal-driven sound.
Originating from the Republic of Tuva in Southern Siberia, Tuvan folk music is a traditional expression deeply intertwined with the region's nomadic heritage and animistic spirituality. It is most famously characterized by throat singing, or Khöömei, where performers produce multiple simultaneous pitches through precise vocal manipulation. Typical instrumentation includes the igil fiddle, doshpuluur lute, and dunggur shamanic drum, often employing rhythmic patterns that emulate the galloping of horses across the steppe. This genre maintains a resonant, meditative mood that reflects the vastness of the natural landscape, sharing strong semantic ties with Mongolian folk and other Central Asian overtone traditions.
Also known as: Tuvan traditional music, Tyvan folk, Tuvan folk music