“Taksim” in Traditional Turkish Classical Music within the context of reflection of gender on instrumental performance

Authors

  • Mümtaz Hakan Sakar Dokuz Eylül University

Keywords:

Taksim, Improvisation, Woman, Gender

Abstract

Improvisation skill is the sign of “mastership” for any musician regardless of the type of music he/she is involved in. Taksim, at the beginning of “fasıl” phenomenon in Traditional Turkish Classical Music, is a type of improvisation which has specific rules and forms like as in Western Art Music and jazz. Therefore, “taksim”, as an instrumental practice of which its’ performer is called “creator”, “master” and thus “musician”, is seen as a male dominated practice. This study focuses on gender differences existing in the performance of taksim practice and aims to reveal how the practice is effected by gender culture. The data regarding the research are acquired through ethnographic observations and interviews and are conceptually analyzed. 

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Author Biography

Mümtaz Hakan Sakar, Dokuz Eylül University

Dokuz Eylul University, Buca Education Faculty, Music Education Department, 1993.

Dokuz Eylul University,Social Sciences Institue, Music Education Master Degree-1998.

Dokuz Eylul University, Fine Arts Institue, Music Sciences Department Doctoral Degree-2007.

Dokuz Eylul University, Buca Education Faculty, Music Education Main Science, Lecturer-1998.

 Dokuz Eylul University, Buca Education Faculty, Music Education Main Science, Asistant Prof.(Phd).

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Published

2015-02-09

How to Cite

Sakar, M. H. (2015). “Taksim” in Traditional Turkish Classical Music within the context of reflection of gender on instrumental performance. Journal of Human Sciences, 12(1), 626–647. Retrieved from https://j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/3153

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Music