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Which 18th-century Ottoman composer and neyzen (ney player), of Greek origin, is considered one of the greatest Ottoman classical composers, especially noted for his Mevlevi ayins?

Answer: Neyzen Salih Dede — Salih Dede (c.1720s-1780s) was a Mevlevi dervish whose ayin-i serif compositions are masterpieces of classical spiritual music, still performed in Mevlevi ceremonies today.

Salih Dede (c.1720s-1780s) was a Mevlevi dervish whose ayin-i serif compositions are masterpieces of classical spiritual music, still performed in Mevlevi ceremonies today.

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