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Sjowaazhéñ music is typically unmetered. There is a smallest note length, and there may be small basic rhythmic figures in the melody, but the rhythms are not organized into measures. When percussion accompaniment is used, "small" percussion such as woodblocks may sound on each "beat" in the music. The drum marks the beginning and end of sections.
Sjowaazhéñ music is typically unmetered. There is a smallest note length, and there may be small basic rhythmic figures in the melody, but the rhythms are not organized into measures. When percussion accompaniment is used, "small" percussion such as woodblocks may sound on each "beat" in the music. The drum marks the beginning and end of sections.


Ceremonial and military music use simple meters such as 2/4 or 3/4.
Ceremonial and military music use duple meters such as 2/4 or 4/4.


==Styles==
==Styles==
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