ТHE COLLECTION OF THE YKҮLAS MUSEUM OF FOLK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Abstract

Abstract. Folk musical instruments are the basis of the Museum's collection.  The article aims to examine the collection presented in the museum's exposition from a musical and historical perspective. The main object of the research is the national instrumentation, its role in the genesis of musical culture of various ethnic groups. The issue of the history of the formation of a collection of musical instruments as an integral part of the material and spiritual culture of the people is relevant. The scientific material used in the fields of history, musical archaeology, ethnomusicology, instrumentology, and folklore studies allows us to present the musical historical heritage, aesthetic taste, and human perception of the world in a wide range of knowledge.

The collection and preservation of Kazakh folk musical instruments since the mid-19th century are also discussed, as well as the possibilities for their study and improvement in the 20th century. Researchers' persistent interest in this topic, which continues to this day, is noted. Particular attention is given to the Ykylas Museum of Folk Musical Instruments as an important center for the preservation and promotion of national musical heritage.

The article highlights Ykylas Dukenuly's contribution to the development of Kazakh musical art, his mastery of performance, and his ability to convey the sounds of nature through folk instruments. The museum's significance is explored in the context of global museum practices related to the study and exhibition of folk musical instruments.