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: The distinctive rhythms and use of percussion deeply influenced Western classical composers, including Mozart (notably his "Rondo alla Turca"), Beethoven , and Haydn , who sought to imitate the "Turkish style" in their compositions.

The sound of Mehter music is defined by its unique combination of volume and rhythm: Mehter MarЕџlarД±В ЕћarkД±larД±

While some original marches were lost after the Janissary corps was abolished in 1826, many iconic pieces were composed during a 20th-century revival: : The distinctive rhythms and use of percussion

: The music utilizes traditional Turkish makams (melodic modes), such as makam mâhur , which is cheerful and suitable for martial themes. Popular Mehter Marşları such as makam mâhur

: Key instruments include the kös (giant kettledrums), zurna (a high-pitched pipe), boru (trumpets), and zil (cymbals).