Ukrainian song in the West Slavic culture: historical aspect

In the article there is made an attempt to represent in the historical perspective examples of interaction, interplay of Ukrainian and West Slavic songs from their appearing till the XIX century. As the history of cultural relations affirms, the closest contacts are the contacts of genetically related nations. In the process of development the Ukrainian musical culture, in particular the Ukrainian song, have been exposed to the influence of different national cultures, especially Slavic nations, which is reflected in its peculiarities and has become widespread in the world.