: His suite "Fragments" is considered the first symphonic work in Azerbaijan. At the time of his death, he was working on a major symphony titled "Baku" , which remains unfinished.

Born on April 5, 1909, in Derbent, Zeynalli showed early musical promise. He moved to Baku to pursue formal education, studying at the Baku Music College from 1923 to 1926. He later graduated from the in 1931, where he was mentored by the legendary Uzeyir Hajibeyov , the father of professional Azerbaijani music. Musical Innovations and Works

Zeynalli's life was tragically cut short when he contracted typhus during a folklore-collecting expedition in Karabakh. He died on October 27, 1932. In 1953, the Baku Music College was renamed in his honor to recognize his indispensable role in shaping the nation's musical identity. He is buried in the in Baku. Asəf Zeynallı - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre

: He established the foundation for national children's repertoire with his "Children’s Suite" .