IMPORTANCE AND THE SYMBOLIC MEANING OF “DRUM”’s IN CENTRAL ASIA TURKISH WORLD Cover Image

ORTA ASYA TÜRK DÜNYASINDA “DAVUL”UN ÖNEMİ ve SİMGESEL ANLAMI
IMPORTANCE AND THE SYMBOLIC MEANING OF “DRUM”’s IN CENTRAL ASIA TURKISH WORLD

Author(s): Feyzan Göher Vural
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Music, Regional Geography, Military history, Social development, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of the arts, business, education, History of Islam, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Sage Yayınları
Keywords: Turkish Culture; Central Asia Turkish Music; Drum; Musicology; Ethnomusicology;

Summary/Abstract: The drum is not only a symbol of existence, independence and sovereignty but also is the main instrument of Turkish military music teams and Shamans. Additionally the drum is the indispensable instrument of entertainments with shawn. It has taken apart in many ceremonies from weddings to funerals. This descriptive study based on literature has been emphasized that mission of drum, the symbolic value of the drum and importance of drum’s military, religious and social aspects in Central Asia Turkish Statements which established before Islam.

  • Issue Year: 5/2013
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 1-6
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Turkish