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Eench ga Chga
Mari Koshkakaryan
Staff Writer
How would you describe Armenian
music?
Ani Grigoryan
Freshman
Major: Business Administration
“Armenian music is very similar to European style music. However, Armenian music
uses ancient instruments, which grab my attention.”
Miranda
Barile
Freshman
Major:
Undeclared
“Armenian
music sounds very Middle Eastern, but different from other cultures because of
the oud.
When I hear Armenian music I always think of my grandmother and
how music is so important in Armenian culture.”
Lori
Havatian
Freshman
Major:
Journalism
“Armenian
music to me is more than a rhythm and a melody; to me Armenian music tells a
story of
our past, future, and present. I don’t feel that way with any other
music because I have a special place in my heart for the beautiful
words of an
Armenian song.”
Brooke
Bedrosian
Sophomore
Major:
Journalism
“I
would describe Armenian music as fun! It is amazing to watch everyone at
parties dance to
the same music that has been passed down from generation to
generation. It is what makes us special as a culture and makes Armenian
music
different than any other type of music.”