Адай (Kazakh folk music, dombyra)

Kazakh folk music has a long history and is closely connected with the country’s traditional folklore. Legends, fairytales, and epics were told through the years with mostly improvisational musical accompaniment. And for much of the country’s history, there was no musical notation. This meant that musical knowledge—including the complex rules and rhythms that govern traditional Kazakh music—was transferred from teacher to student orally.