From time immemorial, music has held a prominent place in the lives of the Kyrgyz people. No celebration in the village was complete without music, and residents of all ages gathered to listen to the wonderful melodies performed by master musicians. Like any other nation, the Kyrgyz have their traditional musical instruments that reflect their unique national character.

The most widely recognized instrument is the komuz. It is crafted by skilled artisans from a single piece of wood (usually apricot, cherry, or walnut). Its length does not exceed 80-90 cm. The komuz has three strings. It is usually played while sitting: the musician holds the instrument horizontally, holds the strings at the neck with the left hand, and plucks them with the right hand. The komuz can be tuned differently: it can produce cheerful and lively melodies as well as melancholic tunes that touch the soul.

Another well-known musical symbol of the Kyrgyz is the temir-komuz – a mouth harp musical instrument of a bow-shaped form. It is made of metal, which reflects its name (Kyrgyz "temir" means "iron"). The sound produced by the instrument is unusual but very soft and mesmerizing. Often, women and children play the temir-komuz.

Kyl-kyyak is a bowed musical instrument with two strings. The instrument is made from apricot or cherry wood, with strings and the bow made from the finest horsehair. It is played by holding it vertically on the knees and bowing it. The sound produced by kyl-kyyak is specific: dull but somehow resembling the timbre of the human voice.

Chopo-chor is a unique wind instrument made of clay. It was mainly widespread in the southern agricultural regions of the country. It is a elongated tube with holes that are periodically covered by fingers during play.

The national percussion instrument is called dobulpash. It is a drum with a diameter of about 30 cm, covered with camel skin on top. When played, dobulpash produces a very resonant rhythmic sound, which was very useful during military campaigns or in conducting magical rituals.

As can be seen, all national instruments are made from materials and objects that are available in the natural environment. These materials are still used by master craftsmen today, giving the musical instruments their unique character and imbuing them with the spirit of nomadic freedom.