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What is the name of the rhythmic cycle of 9/8 beats, subdivided 2+2+2+3, that characterises the lively karşilama dance and many Romani-influenced urban songs?
Answer: Aksak — Aksak (limping) is the generic term for asymmetric Balkan-Turkish rhythms; the specific 9/8 aksak (2-2-2-3) is the heartbeat of the karşilama and much popular fasil music.
- A Aksak ✓
- B Duyek
- C Curcuna
- D Sofyan
Aksak (limping) is the generic term for asymmetric Balkan-Turkish rhythms; the specific 9/8 aksak (2-2-2-3) is the heartbeat of the karşilama and much popular fasil music.