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Sjowaázh 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. | Sjowaázh music is typically unmetered, but poetic meter matters. 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. | ||
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. | ||