MUSIC CULTURE OF HARPUT

In this research, the general features of the musical culture of elazığ-harput region by paying attention to the geographical struture, the historical development from the past to now and the daily life of people of the region. the musical structure performed in the region is studied from many aspects like composition, sound recording techniques, the kinds of musical istruments used; and the melodic structures, time structure and form analyses of folk songs and songs belonging to the region are also included in this research. performing of “turkish folk music” and “turkish art music” partly together and in interaction with each other in this region is one of the important points which is examined here.