Toi music
Central Asian music
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Toi music (Той) is a genre of popular folk music originated from Central Asia. This genre of music is popular in countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.[1][2]
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsearly 20th century, Central Asia
Typical instruments
- Vocals
- dombra
- dutar
- komuz
- mey
- shangqobyz
- synthesizer
Derivative formsQ-pop
Etymology
The meanings of toi or tой in several Turkic languages are either celebration, gathering, or wedding. This is because toi music usually played at social gatherings, where toi musicians usually invited to perform in it.[3]
