On the etymology of Azerbaijani folk songs

Abstract

The investigation, study and research of Azerbaijani folk songs and tasnifs have always been relevant in Azerbaijani musical culture. Many outstanding and important composers of Azerbaijan did significant work in this work even at the beginning of the last century. Many composers such as Muslim Magomayev, Bulbul, Said Rustamov, later Tofig Guliyev and others visited the villages and regions of Azerbaijan, collected folk songs and published them in various settings. The song creation of many composers’ work has been touched upon in the scientific article. Different branches of folk songs are discussed here. So, the themes of labor, heroism, love and affection found their place in the article. At the same time, the tasnif and etymology of several folk songs are explained in the article.