Azerbaijani inventions

Mugham () or Mughamat () is one of the many classical compositions from Azerbaijan, contrasting with tasnif and ashik.

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double reed wind instrument of the duduk family

Dovga () is an Azerbaijani soup made from plain yoghurt and herbs. Traditionally, it is served as a wedding soup and is introduced between courses of meat, intended to boost digestion.

Meykhana () is a distinctive Azerbaijani literary and folk rap tradition, consisting of an unaccompanied song performed by one or more people improvising on a particular subject. Meykhana is variation of the aytysh genre of music, which is distinct from spoken word poetry in that it is performed in time to a beat, and competitive.

Traditional long-necked string instrument

Qutab, or Gutab is a traditional dish in Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Turkish cuisine, made from thinly rolled dough that is filled with a variety of ingredients and cooked briefly on a convex griddle called a saj. This versatile and popular dish comes in many variations, with fillings ranging from savory meats, herbs, and pumpkin to more unconventional ingredients like minced sheep intestines. Usually served as an appetizer and comes in a small size. Some regions of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan make larger versions where qutab then acts as a main course.

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stained-glass windows made by Azerbaijani masters