Extra-melodic Implications
In most cases, these melody types are associated with extra-musical implications, particularly emotions (see Indian rasa, for instance). They are also often associated with certain times. For example, most ragas are associated with a certain time of day, or a wayang performance in Java implies a certain succession of pathets.
Many of these traditions have a corresponding rhythmic framework. These include:
- Usul in Arabian and Turkish music
- Tala in Indian music
- Bentuk in Javanese music
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