Maqam music

Maqam is a traditional musical system from the Middle East that structures melodies through specific scales, intervals, and motifs, much like Western modes or scales. It provides a framework for improvisation and composition, emphasizing emotional expression and tonal nuance. Each maqam has a unique characteristic, mood, and a set of rules guiding pitch usage and ornamentation. Musicians often improvise within a maqam, creating a flowing, expressive performance. Overall, maqam is both a theoretical system and a practical tool for conveying deep cultural and emotional meaning through music.