Janissary Music and Turkish Influences on Western MusicJanissary Music and Turkish Influences on Western Music

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The primary influence of the Ottoman Empire on Western music, including a significant influence on the composers of the First Viennese School, came through the Ottoman military bands. The most lasting effect of this influence has been on the band traditions of Western Europe and the U.S.

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