Osadcha S. Orthodox singing tradition as systemological phenomenon in the context of contemporary musical culture

For the first time the Orthodox singing tradition is seen as a systemic phenomenon in general cognitive evaluation context. Submitted by historical dynamics of the Orthodox tradition, because of what the meaning of "worship music" as a major indicator of the semantic evolution of the Orthodox tradition, based on it is procedural side liturgical symbols. The study deals with the study of music (singing) content of Orthodox culture in connection with the whole structure and creative purpose of Orthodox worship as a special type of humanitarian system. Characterized forms and ways of Orthodox singing system in modern Ukrainian culture. The historical approach to the style number of Orthodox singing tradition can define it as a living singing language, fully involved in the present. Total Drama church service focused to infinity, it is not confined to time musical composition features, but rather raise these attributes to the level of liturgical time is metahistorical. A special phenomenon of modern musical culture can be considered a religious and spiritual music, genetically related to the temple liturgical singing, but designed for concert performance, not to participate in worship.