Instrument Knowledge and History I
Traditional Turkish Music
State Conservatory
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Knowledge and History I | KTM423 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Nurten YILMAZ
Prof. Enver Mete ASLAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understand the scope and the history of Organology,
2) Learn about the historical instrument classification systems,
3) Learn about the instrument classification systems and the details of Hornbostel-Sachs classification system,
4) Learn about the old musical instruments,
5) Learn about the musical instruments around the world in their cultural contexts.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
.Organology, its scope and its history. Instrument Classification Systems: Chinese system 8th century BC, Indian system 1st century AD, Arabic systems in 10-11th century, European classification systems in 19th and 20th century Mahillon, Hornbostel-Sachs Instrument Classification Systems. Musical Instruments of Ancient Cultures: Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, Instruments in Europe in the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, the instruments in the Symphonic Orchestra and the development of orchestra. Instruments in contemporary cultures: South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Central Asia, Anatolia, Europe, Africa, North and South America.
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Cafer Açın, Enstrüman Bilimi (Organoloji) , İstanbul, 1994
2- Kartomi, Margaret. 1990. On Concepts and Classifications of Musical Instruments, Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
3- Marcuse, Sibyl. 1975. Musical Instruments A Comprehensive Dictionary, New York: Norton.
4- Sachs, Curt, 1968. History of Musical Instruments, New York: Norton.
5- Matthew, Max Wade, 2005. Musical Instruments, London: Southwater.
6- Buchner, Alexander. 1980. Colour Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments, London: Hamlyn Publishing.
7- Myers, Helen. 1992. Ethnomusicology: An Introduction, New York: Norton.
8- Baines, Anthony. 1971. Musical Instruments through the Ages, London: Penguin Book Ltd.
9- Gazimihal, Mahmut R. 1975. Türk Vurmalı Çalgıları, Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Milli Folklor Dairesi Yayınları.
10- Gazimihal, Mahmut R. 1975. Ülkelerde Kopuz ve Tezeneli Sazlarımız, Anakara Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları.
11- Gazimihal, Mahmut R. 1975. Türk Nefesli Çalgıları, Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Milli Folklor Dairesi Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required