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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
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