THE SIGNIFICANCE OF UZBEK TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN WORLD CULTURE

Abstract

This thesis explores the origins, evolution, and global cultural significance of Uzbek traditional musical instruments. Instruments such as the dutar, tanbur, doira, nay, karnay, surnay, and gijjak not only embody centuries of musical traditions but also serve as cultural ambassadors of Uzbekistan in the international arena. The research highlights the historical roots of these instruments, their symbolic and aesthetic meanings, and their contemporary role in world music festivals, intercultural collaborations, and academic studies. It is argued that Uzbek folk instruments represent not only the intangible heritage of a nation but also a universal contribution to world civilization.