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audie

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on: Jul 25, 2018
What is a melisma?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are dervishes, and what is the makeup of the ensemble that accompanies them?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A melisma is a vocal type of phrasing in which many notes are sung to a
single syllable.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: Dervishes are twirling dancers of the Sufi religion, who dance in an effort to
achieve spiritual enlightenment. Nay flutes, daff drums, choral singers, and other instruments
accompany them.



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