An analysis of the book titled Avrupalı Gezginlerin Gözüyle Osmanlılarda Musiki (Music in the Ottoman Court through the Eyes of European Travelers) in terms of Mevlevi music

Abstract

Avrupalı Gezginlerin Gözüyle Osmanlılarda Musiki" (Music in the Eyes of European Travelers in the Ottoman Court) titled book consists of seven chapters. The book covers a period of four centuries, from the fifteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century, during which European travelers made cultural journeys to cities governed by the Ottoman Empire. These journeys resulted in the production of memoirs, diaries, travel notes, and letters. It is understood that these travelers were at a certain cultural and intellectual level. What particularly caught my attention in this book is the simplistic descriptions of the Mevlevi ceremonies, music, and instruments by foreign travelers. It is important that the book addresses these aspects. The introduction of the concept of Mevlevi Music in the examination of the Sema ceremonies is also an important issue. I have provided a roadmap for researchers by examining all the chapters of the book from the perspective of Mevlevi Music. I specifically included examples. I recommend it as a source that Mevlevi music researchers can benefit from.

Keywords

• European Travelers
• Mevlevi Music
• Ottoman Court Music
• Turkish Music

References

1. Aksoy, B. (2023). Avrupalı Gezginlerin Gözüyle Osmanlılarda Musiki (Music in the Ottoman Court through the Eyes of European Travelers) (2nd Ed). Pan