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Very solemn ceremonial and military music uses duple meters such as 2/4 or 4/4. | Very solemn ceremonial and military music uses duple meters such as 2/4 or 4/4. | ||
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Much of Sjowaázh music was traditionally improvised. Sjowaázh notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaáj'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer, however. | Much of Sjowaázh music was traditionally improvised. Sjowaázh notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaáj'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer, however. |
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