Although similar in many ways to Classical Turkish music (Kl�sik T�rk m�ziği, T�rk sanat m�sik�si, Osmanlı Saray m�sik�si), music of the Mevlevi ritual differs in other ways. Some differences are easily observable, even to the nonspecialist. Other differences are more subtle. See also "extramusical"page.

The ney holds a position of honor among the Mevlevi. It is only one instrument among many equals in the Classical ensemble. The lengthy Mevlevi ney improvisation is an important movement in its own right. Instrumental improvisations in Classical concerts are generally shorter and less important.

See Vicente 2007, especially Chapter 6, for non-classical genres of "musics for the Mevlana."
 

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