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Türkü is a unique folk melody that expresses human emotions, experiences, and dreams through both poetry and music. Türküs may appear as a joyful dance tune, a sorrowful lament, or a heroic tale. They are sung and played, often accompanied by the bağlama (saz). Where Does the Türkü Come From? The word “türkü” derives from “Türk.” In the past, it was called “Türkî.” Different Turkic communities use different names for these melodies: in Azerbaijan they are called “mahnı,” the Kazakhs say “halık a