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Lezginka is a high‑energy folk dance music tradition of the North Caucasus, most closely associated with the Lezgins of Dagestan (Russia) but performed widely by many Caucasian peoples, from Chechens and Avars to Circassians and Azeris. Musically, Lezginka pieces are fast, driving, and dance‑forward, commonly in a brisk compound (6/8) or tight duple (2/4) meter with emphatic percussion patterns. Melodies are typically short, modal, and highly rhythmic, often played on piercing double‑reed oboes (zurna/surna), accompanied by big frame or kettle drums (nagara/dhol) and the regional garmon (a local accordion). The sound is designed to propel virtuosic choreography: explosive, eagle‑like male steps and gliding, poised female lines. Beyond village and wedding contexts, Lezginka became a showpiece in stage folk ensembles and even classical and ballet repertories, where orchestrated “Lezghinka” numbers popularized the style for international audiences.