Yegah Musiki Dergisi

Yazarlar: Atakan DELİGÖZ

Konular:Müzik

DOI:10.51576/yegah.946398

Anahtar Kelimeler:Kaush,Gagauz musical instruments,Gagauz

Özet: In this article; Kaush, one of the musical instruments used by the Gagauz people living in the Balkans, is discussed. This three-stringed instrument, played by a bow, is small in size and pear-shaped in terms of physical structure. In order to determine the general condition of the kaush instrument, fieldwork was carried out in the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova in 2012 and experts and musicians from different fields were interviewed. On the other hand, the kaush instruments found in museums and private individuals were examined in detail. Information was obtained about the materials used, sizes, forms and performances of the detected musical instruments. In addition, in line with the information obtained, a two-dimensional general technical drawing of this instrument was made. Thus, in the study, it was ensured that the expressed parts of the rubber were more easily understood. In the study, it has been understood that the kaush instrument was widely performed in the past, its use gradually decreased in the 20th century and it is on the verge of disappearing today. On the other hand, it has been seen that this instrument is mostly found in museums. Thus, the kaush instrument, which has been examined from a historical and cultural point of view, has been tried to be documented in terms of its structural features and playing style. In addition, concrete suggestions have been put forward in terms of making the instrument usable again and making it widespread.

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