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What is a Maqam?
A system of melody types in Arabic music that dictates the scale, flow, and emotional character.
Maqam Al-Hijaz:
A specific mode originating from the Hijaz region, known for its deeply spiritual, yearning sound, traditionally used for the Azan.
Pitch Contour:
The visual shape of the melody. The neon line traces the exact climbs, held notes, and specific cascading drops (lehrana) of this musical scale.