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CHAPTER VI. |
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TURKISH MUSIC.
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RATHER prominent influence upon the construction of the military bands of Europe, says Mr. Kappey,5 was exercised by those of the Janissaries, the powerful soldiers of the Turkish empire. Their bands usually comprised three small and two large oboes, and one or more fifes, all of a very shrill character which were shrieked in unison, to the accompaniment of three kettledrums—one large and two small, three or. more tenor drums and one big bass drum whilst three pairs of cymbals and a couple of triangles were thrown in to lend additional colour. No wonder their enemies were vanquished, for this noise must have been simply irresistible. The noise notwithstanding, neighbouring princes soon became enamoured —at any rate with their appearance (as they were usually dressed in the most extravagant eastern style), |
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' Kappey, " Military Music."
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