Musical Art of Small Sub-Ethnic Groups of Western Ukraine: Diversity of Traditions in a Single Philosophy of Being

Abstract

The philosophy of being and ethnic musical art are closely related since traditional music serves as a medium for a community's knowledge of its existence, cosmology, and cultural identity. By incorporating social, spiritual, and historical aspects into daily life, this type of musical creation frequently reflects a group's worldview. Based on a narrative study of the musical art of Western Ukrainian sub-ethnic groups as a multiplicity of traditions and cultural forms, the article seeks to provide evidence for this link. Analysis of musical art history and practices of sub-ethnic groups in Halychyna, Subcarpathia, Transcarpathia, and Bukovyna allowed demonstrating that ethnic music holds immense cultural significance beyond its artistic value. It is essential for rituals, festivals, and the preservation of cultural identity. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of maintaining and promoting ethnic music in order to sustain cultural diversity and enrich contemporary musical landscapes