Etymology

maqam

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Today it means: A modal structure characterizing the art of music of countries in North Africa, West Asia and Central Asia. Full definition →

Arabic مَقَام
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  1. Arabic · derived fromمَقَام
  2. English todaymaqam

Ultimately from Arabic مَقَام (maqām). Doublet of mugham.

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