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Urtiin Duu or the long song is one of the two main forms of Mongolian singing, the other form is called Bogino Duu (the short song). Artist from Mongolia with morin rental
Urtiin Duu plays an important role in the community. It is a ritual form of expression and is associated with important celebrations and festivities. It is performed during marriages, commissioning of new homes or the birth of a child. Performances and compositions are closely intertwined with the lives of Mongolian nomads and the ancestral grasslands.
It is believed that Urtiin Duu originated two thousand years ago, it has been mentioned in literary works since the thirteenth century. To date, many regional styles have been preserved. However, since the fifties, urbanization and industrialization have caused the nomadic lifestyle to disappear. Parts of the pastures have changed into desert, which draws many families away.
Urtiin Duu is not called the long song because the songs are long (this can certainly be the case). Parts of texts are held for a long time, a four-minute song can consist of only ten words.
The songs can be philosophical, religious or romantic, and horses are often used as symbols or themes.
Since 2005, Urtiin Duu has been listed on the List of Masterpieces of Humanity's Mental and Intellectual Heritage.
Oriental Mongols use the morin rental (an instrument of spiritual horse head, this instrument is also mentioned on the List of Masterpieces) as accompaniment. Western Mongols do not use instruments or sometimes use the igil. Also see
Urtiin Duu on YouTube
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