Dive into Armenian Tunes

There are also more broadly regional instruments, such as the Dhol, a drum held sideways and beaten either by hand or stick. 

The most well-known instrument, however, is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed apricot reed instrument known as the Duduk, whose melancholy sounds have been featured in films such as Blood Diamond, Gladiator, Syriana, The Passion of the Christ, and many more!

The oldest surviving written pieces of Armenian liturgy are from the 9th century and are written in khazes, the Armenian counterpart of musical notes.

Later, in modern times, renowned composers such as Makar Yekmalyan and Komitas rearranged the traditional liturgy, reintroducing polyphony. Armenian religious music, both serene and inspiring, can be heard in Armenian Apostolic churches and at local concerts.