Persian symphonic music (sometimes referred to as Persian polyphonic music) generally refers to the pieces by the Persian (Iranian) composers which have been composed for Western ensembles and orchestras, mostly based on the Persian folk and classical melodies. Persian symphonic music also can be used for the non-Persian composers' works which are based on/inspired by Persian music such as Henry Cowell's Persian Set.
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