Musical art of the Timurid Renaissance

The advanced musical traditions that developed during the reign of the great Amir Temur were perceived by his successors-rulers as symbols of classical art and were adequately continued in their palaces. Thanks to the favorable conditions created by them, the comprehensive support of scientists and art workers, during this period science flourishes, important socio-cultural progress in the field of music takes place, professional cre-ativity and performing arts reach a qualitatively new level of development. Especially, the art of maqom reaches unprecedented heights. In particular, on the basis of the system of the Twelve Maqoms, which has be-come widespread in the palace culture, the musicians have created many works expressing national and universal values. In general, the classical musical traditions of this era, which largely determined the further pros-pects and trends in the development of the musical art of the Uzbek people, also had a significant impact on the cultural development of the peoples of Central Asia and beyond. At the same time, the fruitful activity of great musicians and theoretical scientists has left an indelible mark on the his-tory of the culture of all mankind. For the musical art of the Timurid Renaissance is of epochal importance and therefore is highly valued in world civilization.