Rhythm · 7/8

Dawr Hindi

Also known as: Devr-i Hindi

dum tak rest

Origin

Ottoman-Arab classical tradition

Where you hear it

Odd-meter classical rhythm usually grouped 3+2+2 or 2+2+3. Mostly relevant when an oriental dancer works with classical muwashahat or art-music repertory rather than mainstream Egyptian dance music.

Dance

Styles danced to it

  • Muwashahat
  • Classical fusion
  • Theatrical Oriental