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What is Turkish folk music influenced by?
The cultures of Anatolia and former territories in Europe and Asia
What event in 1923 led to the classification and archiving of Turkish folk music?
The foundation of the Turkish Republic
How many folk songs were collected between 1924 and 1953?
More than 10,000
What was combined with traditional folk music to create a modern style of popular Turkish music?
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Who ordered the wide-scale classification and archiving of Turkish folk music?
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What is the Turkish word for 'police station'?
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Which of the following is a Turkish word for 'grocery store'?
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What is the Turkish word for 'library'?
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Which of the following is a Turkish word for 'bakery'?
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What is the Turkish word for 'pharmacy'?
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Study Notes
Turkish Folk Music
- Influenced by the cultures of Anatolia and former territories in Europe and Asia
- Unique structure with regional differences under one umbrella
Historical Context
- Includes popular music from the Ottoman Empire era
- After 1923, Turkish President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk ordered the classification and archiving of Turkish folk music samples
Collection of Folk Songs
- Between 1924 to 1953, more than 10,000 folk songs were collected from around the country
Evolution of Turkish Music
- Traditional folk music was combined with Western harmony and musical notation
- Resulted in a more modern style of popular Turkish music
Public Buildings and Services
- Belediye is the Turkish word for City Hall.
- Okul is the Turkish word for School.
- A Police Station is referred to as Polis Merkezi or polis karakolu in Turkish.
- Hastane is the Turkish word for Hospital.
- Eczane is the Turkish word for Pharmacy.
Food and Shopping
- Fırın is the Turkish word for Bakery.
- Bakkal or manav are Turkish words for Grocery.
- Manav specifically refers to a Greengrocer.
- Kasap is the Turkish word for Butcher.
Community Services
- Ä°tfaiye is the Turkish word for Fire Station.
- Postane is the Turkish word for Post Office.
- Kütüphane is the Turkish word for Library.
- Kırtasiye is the Turkish word for Stationery.
Retail and Leisure
- Kitapçı is the Turkish word for Bookshop.
- Oyuncakçı is the Turkish word for Toy Shop.
- Oyun alanı or oyun parkı are Turkish phrases for Playground.
- Alışveriş merkezi is the Turkish phrase for Mall.
- Kafe is the Turkish word for Cafe.
- Restoran is the Turkish word for Restaurant.
- Berber is the Turkish word for Barber's.
- Müze is the Turkish word for Museum.
- Sinema is the Turkish word for Cinema.
- Tiyatro is the Turkish word for Theatre.
Transport and Infrastructure
- Otopark is the Turkish word for Car Park.
- Otobüs durağı is the Turkish phrase for Bus Stop.
- Yüzme havuzu is the Turkish phrase for Swimming Pool.
- Köprü is the Turkish word for Bridge.
- Saray is the Turkish word for Palace.
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Description
Explore the traditional music of Turkish people, influenced by Anatolia and former territories, with its unique structure and regional differences. Learn about its evolution and classification after the Turkish Republic's foundation in 1923.
