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“Heyrati” ( Azerbaijani: Heyratı) – is one of the rhythmic mughams of Azerbaijan. It’s performed at a key of “C rast” of “Mahur-hindi” branch. [1] Its time signature is – 4/4. It has a vital and heroic character. Musical performance like an introduction is executed after each vocal part. [1]

In performance of Jabbar Garyaghdioglu
In performance of Khan Shushinski

Mugham was used in “ Leyli and Majnun” opera by Uzeyir Hajibeyov. Signal calls of Azerbaijani radio were based on the beginning notes of this mugham. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Под ред. Дж. Кулиева. (1987). Һејраты. Vol. 10. Азербайджанская советская энциклопедия: Главная редакция Азербайджанской советской энциклопедии. p. 166.