“Bibliography of Folk Musical Instruments of Armenia", compiled by Anahit Kirakosyan

Abstract

In this book review, the author provides an overview of the extensive, meticulously executed work carried out by Anahit Kirakosyan. The volume serves as an excellent foundational resource for anyone conducting research in the field of Armenian traditional folk musical instruments. It enables researchers to navigate virtually the entire corpus of published literature on the subject, saving an immense amount of time and effort during the source-gathering stage. The compiled references encompass monographs, essays, scientific and journalistic articles, linguistic and encyclopedic dictionaries, conference proceedings, various scholarly studies, and papers presenting diverse perspectives on Armenian folk instrumentation. Furthermore, it contains educational curricula, instructional manuals, and articles dedicated to individual performers, performance techniques, and master instrument makers.