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The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music

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The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music

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This study aims to comprehensively examine the concept of Darbeyn usûl within the broader framework of usûl theory, which essentially constitutes the foundational rhythmic architecture of traditional Turkish music. Conducted on the primary hypothesis that the phenomenon of Darbeyn usûl inherently provides composers of Turkish music with highly expansive and theoretically open-ended temporal dimension, the research initially explores the traditional classification of usûl and meticulously explicates the underlying theoretical framework of Darbeyn usûl. Historically, the established theoretical literature defines Darbeyn merely as the sequential combination of two or more distinct usûls, strictly confining its practical application to eight specific, formalized combinations. However, the empirical findings of this study critically demonstrate that such a rigid limitation is neither historically accurate nor theoretically conclusive. Driven by these crucial observations, the present study actively seeks to develop a novel, more inclusive approach to the conceptualization and theorization of Darbeyn. Employing a rigorous historical research design, the investigation meticulously analyzes primary sources, specifically examining historical musical scores preserved within the prestigious Cüneyd Kosal and Kemal Batanay archives currently housed at the İSAM Library. Through this detailed archival analysis, the research successfully identifies numerous previously undocumented Darbeyn usûl combinations that constructively challenge conventional rhythmic paradigms. Ultimately, the study concludes that the phenomenon of Darbeyn usûl, by offering composers innumerable and complex rhythmic combinations, in fact generates a vast and combinatorially open-ended rhythmic domain. This expansive domain significantly broadens the compositional palette, thereby enabling profoundly greater flexibility, structural innovation, and relative expressive freedom in the intricate process of aesthetic musical creation.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Güzel Sanatlar, Performans Sanatı, Görsel Sanatlar (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Nisan 2026

Kabul Tarihi

8 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: 48

Kaynak Göster

APA
Büyükduman, B. (2026). The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music. Art and Interpretation, 48, 117-125. https://doi.org/10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079
AMA
1.Büyükduman B. The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music. Art and Interpretation. 2026;(48):117-125. doi:10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079
Chicago
Büyükduman, Bedirhan. 2026. “The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music”. Art and Interpretation, sy 48: 117-25. https://doi.org/10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079.
EndNote
Büyükduman B (01 Eylül 2026) The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music. Art and Interpretation 48 117–125.
IEEE
[1]B. Büyükduman, “The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music”, Art and Interpretation, sy 48, ss. 117–125, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079.
ISNAD
Büyükduman, Bedirhan. “The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music”. Art and Interpretation. 48 (01 Eylül 2026): 117-125. https://doi.org/10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079.
JAMA
1.Büyükduman B. The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music. Art and Interpretation. 2026;:117–125.
MLA
Büyükduman, Bedirhan. “The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music”. Art and Interpretation, sy 48, Eylül 2026, ss. 117-25, doi:10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079.
Vancouver
1.Bedirhan Büyükduman. The Theory of Infinite Usûl: The Darbeyn Phenomenon in Turkish Music. Art and Interpretation. 01 Eylül 2026;(48):117-25. doi:10.47571/sanatyorum.1928079

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