Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KSD405

TRADITIONAL TURKISH MUSIC I

Course Code
KSD405
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize and analyze various modes, styles, genres and performance characteristics of traditional Turkish music.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionLearns the forms related to vocal and instrumental music style in Turkish music. Recognizes Simple Methods.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Conceptual framework: culture, tradition, traditional music, art music, folk music, military music, religious music.
2nd Week Historical sources and institutions of TTM.
3rd Week Development of TTM in Anatolia: main periods, some leading names and sources.
4th Week Structural Elements of TTM 1: tones, intervals and melodic modules.
5th Week Structural Elements of TTM 2: "makam" and "usul".
6th Week "Usul"s 1: Concepts and historical background; the terms of "ika", "nakre", "darp", "sakil", "hafif", "evvel", "sani".
7th Week "Usul"s 2: Present-day knowledge and practise: "darp"s, "düm" and "tek"s.
8th Week Midterm.
9th Week "Makam"s: Conceptual and historical framework.
10th Week Basic Makam Families 1: Hüseyni Family 1: Hüseyni, Muhayyer, Gerdaniye, Necid Hüseyni, Gülizar.
11th Week Basic Makam Families 2: Uşşak Family: Uşşak, Bayati, Isfahan, Neva, Tahir, Karcığar, Acem.
12th Week Basic Makam Families 3: Hicaz Family: Hicaz, Uzzal, Zengüle (Zirgüle), Humayun, Hicazkar, Şedaraban, Nühüft.
13th Week Basic Makam Families 4: Kürdi Family: Kürdi, Muhayyer Kürdi, Acem Kürdi, Kürdlihicazkar, Saba, Kuçek ve Saba Zemzeme.
14th Week Basic Makam Families 5: Buselik Family: Buselik, Nihavend, Sultaniyegah, Şehnaz, Şehnaz Buselik, Hisar Buselik.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Yalçın Tura, Türk Musikisinin Meseleleri, Pan Yay., İst., 1988; 2. Cem Behar, Aşk Olmayınca Meşk Olmaz YKY., İst., 1998; 3. Eugenia Popescu-Judetz, Türk Musiki Kültürünün Anlamları, Pan Yay., İst., 1996; 4. Bülent Aksoy, Geçmişin Musiki Mirasına Bakışlar, Pan Yay., İst., 2010; 5. Bela Bartok, Küçük Asya'dan Türk Halk Musikisi, Pan Yay., 1991, İst.; 6. Okan Murat Öztürk, Zeybek Kültürü ve Müziği, Pan Yay., 2003, İst.; 7. Reyhan Altınay, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türk Halk Müziği, Balçova Kaymakamlığı, İzmir; 8. Arzu Öztürkmen, Türkiye'de Folklor ve Milliyetçilik, İletişim Yay., İst.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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