SYNCRETISM IN THE WORK OF FOLK INSTRUMENTAL AND POP GROUPS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN MUSICAL CULTURE

Abstract

The proposed article reveals the concepts of "pop and “folk-instrumental” performance. The main way of development of instrumental music in the second half of the twentieth century was through intercultural interactions and the emergence of new genre and style dimensions, among which syncretism in the work of folk instrumental and pop groups takes an important place. As is well known, folk instrumental performance is defined by a special quality, a combination of various folk musical instruments characterised by a multi-tone palette and unique means of musical expression. The paper outlines the creative activity of folkinstrumental and pop bands in the context of the mutual influence of these two musical cultures and makes a retrospective analysis of scientific sources that thoroughly investigate the problems of folk and pop-jazz music. It is found that in the performance practice of ensemble and orchestral groups, their own playing styles and special approaches to the performance of musical works were crystallised, based on complex rhythmic and melodic structures, as well as specific harmonies that made these genres different from others. The article reveals the palette of folk instruments that are widely used in the practice of pop vocal and instrumental ensembles such as Smerichka, Kobza, Vodohrai, Svityaz, Berezen, Berkut, and others. These musical groups widely used ancient musical instruments: bandura, goat-bass, flute, drymba, violin, tambourine, lyre and, of course, kobza. It has been found that a large number of different young folk bands have emerged in contemporary Ukrainian music practice, effectively using folk instruments and experimenting with different timbres, achieving a unique and specific sound. Namely, the combination of ethnic instruments: flute, percussion, the Australian brass instrument didgeridoo with keyboards, bass guitar, electric guitars, etc. The proposed article is a certain scientific view on the subject of coverage of folk instruments in the work of pop performers and orchestral groups, which encourages deep reflection and analysis.