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=Sjowaazheñ music= | =Sjowaazheñ music= | ||
Some Sjowaazheñ instruments are the lute, the erhu, the lyre, various end-blown flutes, the ''khool' | Some Sjowaazheñ instruments are the lute (''yanoh''), the erhu, the lyre, various end-blown flutes, the base drum (''khool'') and the woodblocks (''ghonyeeñ''). String instruments usually are unfretted but marked at perfect fourths. | ||
==Tuning== | ==Tuning== | ||
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==Rhythm== | ==Rhythm== | ||
Sjowaazheñ 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 | Sjowaazheñ 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. | ||
==Styles== | ==Styles== |
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