: Traditionally known as laylas , ninnies , or okhshama , these are historically the oldest types of household songs in Azerbaijan.
While many are sung a cappella, instrumental versions or accompaniments often feature traditional Azerbaijani instruments: ABOUT SOME GENRE FEATURES LULLABY SONG Azeri Lullaby
: Most Azerbaijani lullabies are composed of bayats , a widespread form of folk literature consisting of four-line verses (quatrains) with a seven-syllable meter. : Traditionally known as laylas , ninnies ,