It is more than 3000 years old. Entered a new phase in the second half

of the 19th century Based on a system of tetrachords

Duduk Zurna Dhol (double-headed hand drum) Tar (short-necked lute) Kanon (dulcimer) Shvi (windwood instrument) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP33Ja8nNEs

95-55 B.C. Ancientor of duduk is ancient flute

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The Duduk music is inseparable from the social life and the cultural identity of Armenians.

Accompanies community life events such as celebrations, weddings, funerals, baptizing

“Hovern enkan” (in Vache Hovsepyan’s interpretation)

“The last temptation of Jesus” (Peter Gabriel)

“Gladiator” (J. Gasparyan “Chronicles of Narnia” (Chris Bleth) “The Passion of the Chris” (Pedro

Eustache) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEDboHDSU50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXDFU_Pwm4