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==Notation== | ==Notation== | ||
<!--Sjowaazheñ music was traditionally improvised, memorized and passed down by oral tradition; they were seldom, if ever, written down. What we know of historical Sjowaazheñ music comes from music treatises and other writings about music. | <!--Sjowaazheñ music was traditionally improvised, memorized and passed down by oral tradition; they were seldom, if ever, written down. What we know of historical Sjowaazheñ music comes from music treatises and other writings about music. | ||
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Sjowaazheñ notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaac'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer. | Sjowaazheñ notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaac'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer. | ||
In modern times, modern Talman staff notation (assuming a 58edo or 87edo framework) is usually used, although this is often deemed less than satisfactory for Sjowaazheñ music. | |||
==Famous composers== | ==Famous composers== |
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