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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| term for mode | maqam |
| microtones | several pitches of the maqam |
| ptiches used | maqam all pitches are sung or played |
| pitch sequence | maqam no special pitch sequence/maqam gradual ascent or descent of pitches |
| ornamentation | yes |
| improvisation | yes |
| melisma | no |
| heterophony | very often |
| drone | semi-continuous or continuous |
| term for rhythm | ika |
| meters used | quadruple and odd meters |
| musical form | waslah (suite) up to 8 detached sections |
| non-metered section | taqasim |
| metered sections | dolub, samai, etc. composed or improvised |