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Phrase boundaries in taksim

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Structure of makam

Mark breaths, pauses and changes of direction separately. A new melodic section can begin without a long silence.

Example

A ↗ / B ↘

Phrase boundaries in taksim

A ↗ / B ↘

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerMark breaths, pauses and changes of direction separately. A new melodic section can begin without a long silence.

Related topics

Durak, güçlü and points of repose

References

Makam — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi

MTR 121 — Makam Teorisi I

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