Durak (Turkish makam theory) explained

Durak (also known as Karar), in Turkish makam theory, is the initial note of the first tetrachord or pentachord in the diatonic scale, and the tonic note which always concludes a composition within a makam.^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• Final (music)
• Tiz Durak
• Güçlü
• Yeden
• Donanım
• Seyir
• Şifre

Notes and References

1. Web site: MAKAM . 2024-10-15 . TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi . tr.
2. Web site: Türk Sanat Müziğinde Makam Olgusu Prof. Dr. Hazım GÖKÇEN . 2024-10-16 . tr.
3. KAÇAR . Dr. Gülçin YAHYA . 2008 . TÜRK MÛSİKÎSİNDE MAKAM . DergiPark . 11 . 147.