The piece is a traditional Turkish folk song, characterized by a melancholic and expressive male vocal performance. The primary instrument is a zurna, which plays the main melody with a distinct reedy...

The piece is a traditional Turkish folk song, characterized by a melancholic and expressive male vocal performance. The primary instrument is a zurna, which plays the main melody with a distinct reedy, piercing timbre, featuring extensive use of vibrato and microtonal inflections typical of Middle Eastern music. The zurna's melody is highly ornamented, with rapid trills and glissandos. The vocal melody closely follows the zurna's melodic lines, often in unison or with slight variations, emphasizing the modal nature of the music. The tempo is slow and deliberate, contributing to the mournful atmosphere. There is no discernible chord progression in the Western sense; instead, the music is modal, focusing on melodic development within a specific maqam. The production is raw and unpolished, highlighting the natural acoustics of the instruments and voice, with minimal effects. The mixing places the zurna and vocals prominently in the foreground. The song structure is fluid, typical of folk improvisations, with instrumental sections alternating with vocal verses.