The traditional Persian classical music repertoire is organized into a system of melodic modes; what is the term for these fundamental modal frameworks?
Answer: Dastgah — There are traditionally 7 main dastgahs and 5 related secondary modes (avaz) in the Persian radif system.
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There are traditionally 7 main dastgahs and 5 related secondary modes (avaz) in the Persian radif system.