On the origins of the musical art of the Karakalpak people

Objective: to identify the origins of the musical art of the Karakalpak people, which is the result of a long and complex interaction of the local tradition with ancient and medieval cultures, as evidenced by numerous archaeological excavations, among which the archaeological sources found in Toprak Kale are of great importance.

Methods: the musicological method of genre-style analysis and the musical-historical approach. Results: The musical art of the Karakalpak people takes its roots from ancient and medieval cultures, incorporating elements of various cultural traditions that they have encountered over the centuries. The Karakalpaks live in the territory located in the Aral Sea region, along the Amu Darya and Syr Darya Rivers, and their culture has been reflected in historical events and interactions with neighboring peoples. The historical foundations of musical art date back to ancient times, as evidenced by numerous archaeological excavations conducted over the years by many expeditions, including the Khorezm archaeological and ethnographic expedition led by the legendary researcher S.P.Tolstov.

Scientific novelty: the article analyzes and examines archaeological finds related to archaeological excavations in Karakalpakstan, which provide important evidence of musical art.

Practical significance: the main provisions and conclusions of the article can be used in modern music teaching practice, namely in courses on studying the musical heritage of Central Asian countries.