COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BUKHARA SHASHMAQOM AND KHOREZM MAQOM TRADITIONS

Abstract

The maqom tradition occupies a central place in the musical heritage of Uzbekistan and represents one of the highest achievements of Eastern classical music culture. Among the regional schools of Uzbek maqom art, the Bukhara Shashmaqom and
Khorezm maqom traditions are particularly significant due to their historical depth, artistic complexity, and performance styles. Although both traditions originate from common musical and cultural roots, they differ in melodic structure, rhythmic
organization, poetic interpretation, vocal style, and instrumental performance practices. This article presents a comparative analysis of Bukhara Shashmaqom and Khorezm maqom traditions from historical, theoretical, and performance
perspectives. The study examines the formation of the maqom systems, their compositional structures, performance characteristics, and their role in preserving national musical identity. The research also highlights the influence of regional
culture and historical environment on the development of these maqom schools. Comparative methods, musicological analysis, and historical approaches are used to reveal similarities and differences between the two traditions.