Author: Yusupova, Nargiza Rustamovna

Annotation: The article highlights the significant role of Fergana–Tashkent ethnomusicology in understanding and shaping national identity. The author examines how these musical traditions have contributed to the formation of the people's historical memory, distinctive worldview, and spiritual values. Ethnomusicology is regarded not only as a form of cultural heritage but also as a means of preserving and reinforcing national identity within society. The aesthetic essence of ethnomusicology is thoroughly explored, with particular emphasis on its impact on the human inner world through artistic imagery. Music serves as a medium through which individuals express their emotions, attitudes toward life, and aspirations. This is reflected in the unique style, melodies, and subtle nuances of the Fergana–Tashkent musical school, which is viewed as a manifestation of the people’s aesthetic consciousness. Drawing on historical and contemporary scholarly sources, the article substantiates the role of the Fergana–Tashkent school of ethnomusicology in promoting cultural continuity and its significance as a form of historical heritage. This musical legacy acts as a vehicle for cultural cohesion across generations, serving not only as a reflection of the past but also as a spiritual foundation for both the present and future.

Keywords: ethnomusic, maqom, “Segoh”, “Munojot”, “Tanovar”, “Rohat”, “Bayot”, aesthetic thinking, national identity, Fergana-Tashkent, oral folk art, upbringing, cultural heritage, modernity and tradition.

Pages in journal: 665 - 675