By the middle of the 19th century, Western influences were already being felt in Ottoman music. Ottoman music moved from being monodic to polyphonic as a result of these efforts.
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Turkish Traditional Music
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Turkish Traditions and Culture
In this country many cultures have woven their practices into Turkish culture - Greek, Armenian, Georgian, and Arabic cultures have all contributed to Turkish culture throughout history. Consequently, it is impossible to summarize Turkish culture and traditions in one piece of writing.
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