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In the 20th century ethnographic ensembles were established and gained popularity. During the Soviet era, national music in the USSR was tightly controlled. The repertoire of Ukrainian performers was restricted and tightly controlled. VOCAL MUSIC Authentic singing Ukrainians, particularly in the Eastern Ukraine have fostered a perculiar style of singing which they call "bilyj holos". This type of singing primarilly exploits the chest register and is akin to controlled screaming. The vocal range is usually restrictive and in a lower tesitura. In recent times vocal courses have been established to study tis particular form of singing. Among the most popular singers of traditional Ukrainian folk song in the modern era are Nina Matvienko and Raissa Kyrychenko . Authentic ensemble singing Ensemble singing in 3 and occasionally 4 part harmony was one of the features of village music. The multipart singing used in Central Ukraine was thought to have been unique at the turn f the 19th century. Numerous folk choirs were established Okhmatinsky Choir and studies made of the style. It was supported in the Soviet period in opposition to church music, as village song was viewed by the authorities as being more proletarian. In recent times (post 1980's) there is a movement toward authentic ensemble singing in eastern Ukraine with the etablishement of various ensembles and festivals there. Notable groups are Zoloti Kliuchi , Drevo and Muravsky Shliakh . Ethnographic ensembles The first such ensemble in Ukraine was the Okhmatynsky Village Folk Choir organized by Dr M. Demutsky in 1889. Ethnographic ensembles became popular in the 20th century. These were often choirs often with orchestral accompaniment and sometimes a group of dancers. They originally performed works based on the ethnic folk music of the area, however over the past 40 years have become more academic regarding their performance style and material. The most prominent professional groups are:
Regional groups include:
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