Music

One of the most important aspects of Armenian culture is music, which has introduced new kinds of music while retaining old genres in recent years. This is demonstrated by the world-class Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, which performs at the newly rebuilt Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in the Yerevan Opera House, where a complete season of opera is also available. Several chamber ensembles, including the Komitas Quartet, Hover Chamber Choir, National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia, and Serenade Orchestra, are also well-known for their musicianship.

Classical music can also be heard in smaller settings such as the Yerevan State Musical Conservatory, the Komitas Chamber Music Hall, and the Komitas Museum. Jazz is popular in Armenia, especially during the summer, when live concerts in the city's many outdoor cafés and parks are common. Armenian rock has contributed to the culture of rock. The apricot flute, also known as duduk (pronounced [duduk] or doo-dook), is the most well-known Armenian folk instrument. Armenian performers in the current era have combined folk music with more modern jazz and rock styles, so that traditional music continues to influence their work.