Tsuur music is based on a combination of instrumental and vocal performance - a blending of sounds created simultaneously by both the musical instrument and the human throat.

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The art of Azerbaijani Ashiqs combines poetry, storytelling, dance and vocal and instrumental music into a traditional performance art that stands as a symbol of Azerbaijani culture.

UNESCO: Culture

Their art is considered an emblem of national identity and the guardian of The art of Azerbaijani Ashiqs combines poetry, storytelling, dance and vocal and instrumental music into a traditional performance art that stands as a symbol of Azerbaijani culture.

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The radif may be vocal or instrumental, performed on a variety of instruments with different performance techniques including the long- necked lutes ''t?r'' and ''set?r, '' as well as the ''santur'' hammered zither, ''kam?nche'' spike fiddle and ''ney'' reed pipe.

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