Durak (Turkish makam theory)

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Durak (also known as Karar), in Turkish makam theory, is the initial note of the first tetrachord or pentachord in the diatonic scale, and the tonic note which always concludes a composition within a makam. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "MAKAM". TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. "Türk Sanat Müziğinde Makam Olgusu | Prof. Dr. Hazım GÖKÇEN" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  3. KAÇAR, Dr. Gülçin YAHYA (2008). "TÜRK MÛSİKÎSİNDE MAKAM". DergiPark (11): 147.