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Greek Traditional music is a genre of music that has been passed down through generations in Greece. It is a form of music that is deeply rooted in the country's history and culture. The music is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the bouzouki, the lyra, and the baglama. The music is also known for its use of complex rhythms and melodies. The birth of Greek Traditional music can be traced back to ancient Greece. The music of ancient Greece was characterized by its use of the lyre and the aulos. The lyre was a stringed instrument that was played with a plectrum, while the aulos was a double-reed instrument that was played with the mouth. The music of ancient Greece was used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and theatrical performances. During the Byzantine era, Greek Traditional music was influenced by the music of the Eastern Roman Empire. The music of the Byzantine era was characterized by its use of the Byzantine scale, which is a seven-note scale that is similar to the modern-day major scale. The music of the Byzantine era was also characterized by its use of complex rhythms and melodies. In the Ottoman era, Greek Traditional music was influenced by the music of the Ottoman Empire. The music of the Ottoman Empire was characterized by its use of the maqam system, which is a system of melodic modes. The music of the Ottoman Empire was also characterized by its use of complex rhythms and melodies. During the 19th century, Greek Traditional music began to evolve into its modern form. The music was influenced by Western European music, particularly the music of Italy. The music of Italy was characterized by its use of the major and minor scales, which were different from the Byzantine scale and the maqam system. The music of Italy was also characterized by its use of harmony, which was different from the monophonic music of Greek Traditional music. One of the most important figures in the development of Greek Traditional music was Manolis Kalomiris. Kalomiris was born in Smyrna in 1883 and studied music in Athens and Paris. He was a composer, conductor, and musicologist who was instrumental in the development of Greek Traditional music. He was one of the first composers to incorporate elements of Greek Traditional music into his compositions. His most famous work is the opera "The Master Builder," which was based on a play by Henrik Ibsen. Another important figure in the development of Greek Traditional music was Mikis Theodorakis. Theodorakis was born in Chios in 1925 and studied music in Athens and Paris. He was a composer, conductor, and political activist who was instrumental in the development of Greek Traditional music. He was one of the first composers to incorporate elements of Greek Traditional music into his compositions. His most famous work is the song cycle "Epitaphios," which was based on poems by Yiannis Ritsos. Greek Traditional music has produced many important composers and musicians over the years. Some of the most important composers include Manolis Kalomiris, Mikis Theodorakis, and Vangelis Papathanassiou. Some of the most important musicians include Markos Vamvakaris, Vassilis Tsitsanis, and Giorgos Zampetas. One of the most important works in Greek Traditional music is the rebetiko. The rebetiko is a form of music that originated in the early 20th century. It was characterized by its use of the bouzouki, the baglama, and the guitar.

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