THE STUDY OF RHYTHM AND METRORHYTHMIC STRUCTURES IN MAQOM SINGING IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This study examines the rhythmic and metrorhythmic structures in maqom singing, one of the most sophisticated traditional art forms in Uzbekistan. As a core element of Uzbek classical music, maqom represents a synthesis of poetic text, melodic contour, and rhythmic organization that reflects the philosophical and spiritual worldview of Central Asian culture. Using ethnomusicological and analytical approaches, this research explores how rhythmic patterns (usul), meter, and tempo interact with vocal phrasing and poetic prosody in maqom performance. Ulmasovich, R. U. (2025). The findings reveal that rhythm in maqom is not merely a timekeeping device but a semantic and expressive element that defines both musical structure and aesthetic meaning.