Turkish music
Songs from Istanbul
Turkish music encompasses the musical traditions of Turkey, blending Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences.
Traditional forms include Ottoman classical music, folk music with regional variations, and Sufi devotional music.
Modern Turkish music ranges from arabesque pop to rock and electronic genres.
Characteristic elements include microtonal scales (makam), complex rhythmic patterns, and instruments like the saz, oud, and ney.
- oudAromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- kemençeBowed folk lute
- microtonalUsing non-standard pitch intervals
- dervishSufi order member
- wedding singerPerformer at nuptial celebrations
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