Turkish Music
 In 1700 BC Turks started
to migrate from their homeland, Central Asia, to Asia, North Africa and
Eastern Europe. One large tribal branch entered Anatolia in the 11 th
century AD and their Central Asian culture blended with that of Anatolia
and gave rise to a new colourful cultural style. Finds of musical instruments in Anatolia go back five thousand
years B.C. Prior to the proclamation of the Republic,the
study of western music started with the establishment of the palace
band.In Turkey, there are different types of music:
- Traditional Art Music usually bearing similar
characteristics to Folk Music, but influenced by the music of
neighbouring countries.
- Turkish Folk Music (Mostly favoured in rural areas)
- International Art Music often called "Universal",
"European", "Contemporary", "Western" or "Classical" music.
- Pop Music influenced by Western traditional and folk
music has many different forms.
Music has gained a respected place in Turkish society in recent years.
The Turkish media give wide coverage to music and musical events
around the world. Radio and TV channels broadcast all kinds of music. Big
firms produce casettes, records and CDs of famous Turkish Composers. REFERENCES Some precious selections from Turkish Music: |
