This text identifies a specific 17th-century musical composition from the manuscript collection.
: 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 which were otherwise transmitted orally
: "Der makām-ı Hüseynī Semâ'î" refers to a work in the Hüseynī makam (musical mode) following the Semâ'î usul (rhythmic cycle). which were otherwise transmitted orally