tantanalar

Tantanal ar is a Turkish-language plural noun used to refer to fanfare, pomp, or a showy public display, typically involving loud music, drums, and brass. The term describes not only the musical components but the overall spectacle of ceremonies and parades in which such elements are prominent.

The word derives from tantana, an onomatopoeic form that mirrors the sounds of drums and brass instruments. The plural form tantanalar is created by adding the Turkish plural suffix -lar to the root noun. In broader Turkic-language contexts, similar terms may be used with related meanings of noise, display, or celebration.

In usage, tantanalar can appear in journalism, literature, and everyday speech to denote conspicuous ceremonial displays, such as state ceremonies, military parades, public festivals, or other events designed to draw attention. The term can be neutral, simply describing the spectacle, or pejorative, implying ostentation or excessive pomp.

See also: fanfare, pomp, parade, ceremonial music.