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The spiritual life of the people displayed by the outstanding researcher with the outlook of positivist historian M. Hrushevskyi (1866–1934) in the six-volume "History of Ukrainian Literature" contains a great amount of material from folklore, written literature, epics, folk Christian poetry and legends, polemical works. It includes valuable information not only on the development of literature or musical instruments, but often refers to singing. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to outline vocal genres in Princely times, namely solo and collective performance (ensemble and choir), to show its functions, use in everyday life, military and rituals, images of performers, to inform about the old singers, their skills. These studies bring us closer to assessing Ukrainian originality, showing "locality" of lyric tradition. Foremost, the multi-volume work of historian outlines the beginnings of art, its role as a means to improve mood, to increase energy, to strengthen social solidarity. It mentions existence of standard forms of ritual poetry and recitative genres (incantations, laments, glorifications, epic works) in ancient times. It emphasizes the close connection between text, rhythm and melody of old songs. Since ancient times, musical instruments were heard alongside singing and dancing. Music was an element of syncretism in both the old religion and the new one. Description of sound environment as a precondition for its reflection in music, faith in the power of sounds is found in epic works (they appeared on the territory of Princely Ukraine). Bylinas mention the participation of parishioners in divine services, performance of sacred hymns. The six-volume work shows the significance of handwritten prayer books, which were sometimes taken with bells and icons by Kyiv invaders. Development of music was facilitated by celebrations of various festive occasions. Respect for it and belief in the power of sounds were common. Skomorokhs played a significant role in the development of singing, but such ...