(mss. D.cantemir 268) — Istanbul. Dmtre Cantemr Der Makm- Hгјseyn Semгў'г®

: This is the specific index number for the piece in Cantemir’s collection, Kitab-ı İlmi'l-Mûsikî ala Vechi'l-Hurûfât ("The Book of the Science of Music"), which contains over 350 Ottoman instrumental works.

: "Der makām-ı Hüseynī Semâ'î" refers to a work in the Hüseynī makam (musical mode) following the Semâ'î usul (rhythmic cycle). : This is the specific index number for

: Dimitrie Cantemir (1673–1723) was a Moldavian prince and polymath who lived in Istanbul as a hostage and diplomat. which were otherwise transmitted orally

: Cantemir invented an alphabetical notation system to preserve these works, which were otherwise transmitted orally, making his manuscripts vital historical records of 16th and 17th-century Ottoman music. ISTANBUL Dimitrie Cantemir 1673-1723 - Alia Vox : This is the specific index number for

This text identifies a specific 17th-century musical composition from the manuscript collection.