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Mongolian traditional short songs

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Description	Short song is one of the popular forms of folk songs, closest to the daily lives of people, richest in terms of repertory and sang with wide popularity with multitude versions. In terms of composition, short song has mostly 3-5 verses, each imply similar meanings with lyrical rhymes that prove, emphasize and conclude it from all facets. Melody of the Mongolian short song is mellifluous, easily imprinted in mind, and lyric of short songs is laconic, definite and poetically expressed. The theme of the Mongolian short songs are classified as, short song about lifestyle, love, philosophical or morality, wedding, ritual, humorous, historical, lullaby and respectful.
Social and cultural significance	The Mongolian traditional short-song is a reflection of the nomadic livestock-breeder’s lifestyle and the scenic beauty of the nature of Mongolia, and it is a unique aspect of global folklore.
Transmission method	apprenticeship training
Community	Traditional short song is a simple, compact, unique song that almost anyone can sing. Short song is one of the closest, richest and most varied forms of Mongolian folk song that can be sung by many people.

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PI00002192 Mongolian traditional short songs
Short song is one of the popular forms of folk songs, closest to the daily lives of people, richest in terms of repertory and sang with wide popularity with multitude versions. In terms of composition, short song has mostly 3-5 verses, each imply similar meanings with lyrical rhymes that prove, emphasize and conclude it from all facets. Melody of the Mongolian short song is mellifluous, easily imprinted in mind, and lyric of short songs is laconic, definite and poetically expressed. The theme of the Mongolian short songs are classified as, short song about lifestyle, love, philosophical or morality, wedding, ritual, humorous, historical, lullaby and respectful.

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