Music and Snow

Music doesn’t play an extremely important role in the book Snow, but it is mentioned from time to time. Near the end of the novel, Funda (an actress) sings “a folk song about a woman who’d been raped, an engaging number to make up for earlier parts of the drama that the audience had found too intellectual or otherwise obscure.” (434) This implies that music can be understood by everyone, but can also teach important lessons and tell stories.

            Ka also tells us that a Turkish song he hears in a café reminds him longingly of his childhood. Music can trigger memories and emotions. Poetry and music often go hand in hand since music usually rhymes, like many poems. Our group believes that music can tell us a lot about the culture of a society. Here is some traditional Turkish music for your enjoyment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LykxXax2rxM

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