Janissary Music and Turkish Influences on Western Music

• Author: Schmidt-Jones, Catherine
• Subject: Arts
• Institution Name: Connexions
• Collection: Connexions
• Grade Level: Secondary

• Abstract: 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.

• Course Type: Learning Module
• Languages: English
• Material Types: Readings
• Media Formats: Downloadable docs, Text/HTML

• Conditions of Use: Creative Commons Attribution 1.0