In the Ottoman Empire, military bands were essential elements of the shock troop tactics of the Janissary soldiers. During the battles, the "mehter" would create a tremendous din with mounted timpani, horns and bagpipes, adding to the blast of blunderbuss and cannon as the Ottomans marched through the Balkans into Central Europe. Retreating, they left many of their instruments behind, and these eventually found their way into orchestrations of such illustrious composers as Mozart, Hayden, Beethoven, and even John Phillip Sousa.
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| Mehter - Janissary Band |
The Mehter of today
Mehter which was re-established in the Military, in 1914 to represent the old Janissary Band. Nowadays, Mehter Teams attract many visitors and international musicians with its different musical rhythm and Mehter concerts are widely performed inside and outside of Turkey.
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