THE SCIENTIFIC AND CREATIVE LEGACY OF YUNUS RAJABIY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF UZBEK CLASSICAL MUSIC
Keywords:
Yunus Rajabiy, Uzbek music, maqom, Shashmaqom, musicology, cultural heritage.Abstract
This article examines the scientific and creative legacy of Yunus Rajabiy, one of the most prominent figures in Uzbek musical culture and musicology. The study explores his contribution to the preservation, systematization, and development of Uzbek classical music, particularly the maqom tradition. Using historical, analytical, and comparative methods, the research highlights Rajabiy’s role in documenting Shashmaqom, his innovative approaches to musical notation, and his influence on the institutionalization of national music. The findings demonstrate that Rajabiy not only preserved invaluable musical heritage but also transformed it into a structured scientific discipline. His works continue to serve as a foundation for modern Uzbek music studies and performance practice.
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