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Georgia. Music and History. History. Human presence since 1000 BC. Originally a Greek, then Roman settlement. Influence from Arabic, then Mongol culture. History. Independently ruled as the Kingdom of Georgia. Russia incorporated Georgia into Russian Empire.
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Georgia Music and History
History Human presence since 1000 BC Originally a Greek, then Roman settlement Influence from Arabic, then Mongol culture
History Independently ruled as the Kingdom of Georgia Russia incorporated Georgia into Russian Empire Declared independence, but was incorporated violently into USSR Queen Tamar (1160 – 1213) Declared independence from USSR
Music Rich vocal tradition, based on polyphony Performed for special occasions, like weddings, holidays, ceremonies, parties Traditional Georgian Singing
Music Changi Panduri Larchemi Diplipito Gudastviri
Music ZakariaPaliashvili DimitriArakishvili Aram Khachaturian Aram Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance" • Duple (2/4) meter • (Andante) • Form – A-B-C-A-Coda • Flat Melody • Instrumental Polyphony