A Documentation and Comparative Study of the Traditional "Ba-zerān" Song-Ritual: Form, Performance, and Contextual Evolution

Abstract

This paper presents a descriptive documentation and structural analysis of the traditional "Ba-zerān" song-ritual. Focusing on its historical roots, performance mechanics, and formal transitions within regional musical traditions, this study examines the musical structure, vocal patterns, and contextual evolution of the piece from its ritual origins to its contemporary regional expressions. The research relies on field recordings, archival data, and comparative formal analysis to preserve and document the structural components of this intangible cultural heritage.