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The finalis of Nihavend

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Makam studies

Relate the ending of a Nihavend performance to the rast finalis. Playing a similar minor scale does not automatically reproduce its cadence.

Example

… → Rast

The finalis of Nihavend

… → Rast

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerRelate the ending of a Nihavend performance to the rast finalis. Playing a similar minor scale does not automatically reproduce its cadence.

Related topics

An introduction to the Hicaz family

References

TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi · Nihâvend

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