
TURKISH MUSIC TONE SYSTEM Turkish The Turkish music system is composed of the union of nine equal parts known as a complete binary December. Each of these small parts is called a koma. The 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, and 9th komal intervals are used to form the distinctive structure of Turkish music. BINARY INTERVALS AND ALTERATION SYMBOLS IN TURKISH MUSIC Each interval unique to Turkish music has a specific name and a corresponding symbol represented by letters. TURKISH MUSIC SYSTEM AND BINARY INTERVAL
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Cemal Ayçiçek

Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt, born on 15 November 1945 in Adana, is recognized as one of the leading figures in Turkish arabesk music, as a singer, composer, film actor, author and director. He passed away on 2 January 2025 in Antalya. artist recorded more than 30 albums and appeared in an equal number of films, making significant contributions to the history of music and cinema in Türkiye. A scene from Ferdi Tayfur’s concert in Edirne in 2004 – Anadolu Ajansı Early Life and Education Ferdi Tayfur
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Edanur Karakoç

It was July 15, 2018. I was thirteen years old, not yet fourteen. Prishtina was hosting a march to commemorate the second anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt in Türkiye. Civilians had stood up to tanks that night, and many lives had been lost. The march was held to honor those martyrs and to keep democratic values alive. I was there with an NGO where I had been volunteering at the time. A Voice I had no expectations that day. I was simply there, present like the other volunteers, helping out
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Erblina Bunjaku

Sezen Aksu, born as Fatma Sezen Yıldırım, is one of the most widely accepted figures in Turkish music and was born on 13 July 1954 in the village of Sarayköy in Denizli. Known as “Minik Serçe,” Aksu is among the pioneers of popular music in Türkiye, and the works she has contributed to the musical world form an essential part of her artistic legacy. Recognized both as a singer and a word songwriter, Sezen Aksu has played a pivotal role in the evolution of music in Türkiye and has significantly c
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Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran

Yalçın Tura (23 March 1934, Istanbul) is a Turkish composer, musicologist, theorist and educator. He is regarded as one of the leading figures of 20th century contemporary Turkish music.Erdal Kurtçu ve Gamze Kurtçu, “Yalçın Tura ve Çağdaş Türk Müziğine Katkıları,” Uluslararası Müzik ve Güzel Sanatlar Eğitimi Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitabı içinde (Sivas: Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi, 2021), s. 223. ">【1】 He is known for his compositions that have enriched modern music literature through his wor
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Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran

Göksel Baktagir was born in 1966 in Kırklareli. His father, Muzaffer Baktagir, was a shoemaker who could play many musical instruments, and his mother was a homemaker. Being born into a musical family introduced him to music at an early age. Masum Aşk (Göksel Baktagir Official) " youtube-video-element-format="right"> Beginning of Musical Education Under his father’s guidance, the artist began playing the mandolin at age seven, the bağlama at age ten, and the kanun at age fourteen. Baktagir id
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Elif Laçin

Sezen Aksu, born as Fatma Sezen Yıldırım, is one of the most important figures in Turk music, born on July 13, 1954, in the village of Sarayköy, Denizli. Known as "Minik Serçe", Aksu is among the pioneers of popular music in Türkiye, and the works she has brought to the music world form a vital part of her artistic legacy. Recognized both as a singer and a lyricist, Sezen Aksu has played a pivotal role in the evolution of music in Türkiye and has contributed significantly to the development of m
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Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran

Sadrettin Özçimi (1955, Konya) is an artist active in the fields of Turkish music and traditional arts. He has engaged in ney performance, ebru art, and rosary making. He served for many years with the Istanbul State Classical Turkish Music Choir and has participated in concerts and educational activities both within Türkiye and abroad. Youth and Education Childhood and Youth Sadrettin Özçimi was born in Konya in 1955. His father, Fevzi Özçimi, was a student of Sadettin Kaynak and Münir Dede. Du
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Amine Sevde Özcan

Soft Analog is an electronic pop group founded in 2019 in Ankara. The group’s musical identity is built on synthesizing sounds from electronic music genres such as disco, synth pop, indie dance, and synthwave with Turkish local melodies and instruments. Founding and Musical Journey The foundations of Soft Analog were laid after its members met during their university years. Although neither member pursued formal education in music-related fields, both maintained a strong connection to music; the
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Nursena Şahin

Cihan Mürtezaoğlu is a Turkish musician, lyricist, and performer. He is among the artists in Türkiye who produce alternative music and is recognized for his work in composition, lyric writing, and performance. He has participated in various musical projects and performed at different institutions through concerts and cultural-artistic events. His performances and musical works at university-organized events have reached a wide audience. Life and Education Cihan Mürtezaoğlu was born in Istanbul.
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