makamlara

Makamlara is a Turkish term that functions as the dative plural form of makam. The word makam has two common senses in Turkish: a musical mode in Turkish classical music, and a rank, office, or authority in social and governmental contexts. Accordingly, makamlara can mean “to the makams” or “to the offices/authorities,” depending on the sense.

Etymology and morphology: Makam derives from Turkish adaptation of maqām, from Arabic, meaning place, position, or musical mode. The plural form is makamlar; the suffix -lara is the dative/plural suffix, yielding makamlara to indicate direction toward or recipients. This form appears in sentences where the action is directed at a makam or an authority.

Usage: In music criticism or program notes, makamlara may appear when discussing modulation toward different makams or the aim to present a piece in a particular makam. For example, a commentator might describe a composition as moving toward specific makamlara to achieve color or tension. In a political or administrative context, makamlara refers to offices or authorities; phrases such as makamlara başvuruldu (they applied to the authorities) or makamlardan hesap soruldu (they were held to account by the authorities) are common.

Overview: Makamlara demonstrates Turkish language’s use of makam in both cultural and institutional domains. Its meaning depends on context, reflecting the dual senses of makam as musical modality and as rank or office.