Oud
Musical features
- Fretless short‑neck lute central to maqam practice.
- Warm, rounded tone suited to vocal accompaniment and solo taqasim.
Rhythms & Forms
- Free‑time taqasim; steady ostinati in slow 4/4 and 3/4 ballads.
Role / Ensemble
- Melodic lead and accompaniment; establishes tonal center with drones and cadences.
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