Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : İST530 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The objective is to examine the forms within the repertoire of Turkish religious music in terms of their historical development, textual characteristics, musical structures, performance traditions, and contexts of use; to enable students to analyze selected works with regard to *makam* (modal system), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), melodic construction, formal organization, and the relationship between lyrics and composition; and to foster the skills required to conduct scholarly research based on primary sources and repertoire by critically evaluating the concepts of form, genre, and performance style.
This course examines concepts such as form, genre, style, and modes of performance within the context of Turkish religious music, along with classifications pertaining to mosque and *tekke* (dervish lodge) music. It explores the written and auditory sources used in the study of these forms, covering the *ezan* (call to prayer), *salâ*, *tekbir*, *salât-ı ümmiyye*, *ilahi* (hymn), *tevşih*, *na‘t*, *kaside*, *münâcât*, *durak*, *mevlid*, *mi‘râciye*, and the *Mevlevî âyini* (ceremonial music of the Mevlevi order)—analyzing their texts, musical structures, functions, and performance characteristics. Through selected examples, the course investigates *makam* (melodic mode), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), free rhythm, melodic phrasing, formal organization, and prosody. Furthermore, it provides a comparative assessment of composed versus improvised performance, individual versus collective performance, the transmission of repertoire, and the emergence of musical variants.
| 1. | It discusses the challenges of classification in Turkish religious music by distinguishing between the concepts of form, genre, style, and mode of performance. |
| 2. | Evaluates the historical development of forms and the contexts in which they are used, based on written and auditory sources. |
| 3. | Analyzes selected works in terms of text, *makam* (musical mode), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), melodic structure, formal organization, and prosody. |
| 4. | ICompares the structural characteristics of composed and improvised performances. |
| 5. | Interprets the differences between musical scores and audio recordings in terms of processes of transmission and variation. |
| 6. | Conducts source-based research on a specific form or work and presents the findings within a scientific framework |
| 1. | Turabi, Ahmet Hakkı (ed.). *Handbook of Turkish Religious Music* (Türk Din Mûsikîsi El Kitabı). Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları. Core textbook: Definitions of religious musical forms, their historical development, and their performance contexts. (www.grafikeryayin.com) 2 Ak, Ahmet Şahin. *Turkish Religious Music: Mosque and Dervish Lodge (Tekke) Music* (Türk Din Musikisi: Cami ve Tekke Musikisi). Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları. For examining descriptions of musical forms alongside notated examples, and for comparing the repertoires of the mosque and the dervish lodge (*tekke*). (www.kitapyurdu.com) 3 Demirtaş, Yavuz. “Forms of Turkish Religious Music” (Türk Din Mûsikîsi Formları). *Journal of the Faculty of Theology at Fırat University* (Fırat Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi) 14/1 (2009): 213–227. For a comparative assessment of the classification of forms and fundamental concepts, suitable for the introductory part of the course. (makale.isam.org.tr) 4 Ergun, Sadettin Nüzhet. *Anthology of Turkish Music* (Türk Musikisi Antolojisi). 2 volumes. Istanbul, 1942–1943. For examining lyrics (*güfte*), composers, and the historical sources of the religious repertoire. (ataturkansiklopedisi.gov.tr) 5 Ezgi, Suphi. *From the Classics of Turkish Music: Temcit–Na‘t–Salat–Durak*. Istanbul, 1945. For analyzing selected musical forms via their notation and discussing issues related to their historical transmission. (TDV Encyclopedia of Islam) 6 Koca, Fatih. *The Tradition of Salâ and Salavat in Islamic Civilization* (İslam Medeniyetinde Salâ ve Salavat Geleneği). Publications of the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı). A specialized resource on the historical development of *salâ* and *salavat* (invocations/prayers for the Prophet), including examples from the repertoire. (yayinsatis.diyanet.gov.tr) 7 Özcan, Nuri. “Durak,” “Tevşîh,” and “Mevlevî Âyini.” TDV Encyclopedia of Islam. Short reference readings to be consulted during the relevant weeks in order to establish terminology, historical background, and the context of performance. (TDV Encyclopedia of Islam) |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Assignment | 14 | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 126 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |