Rhythm · 2/4

Haja

Also known as: Hacha

dum tak rest

Time signature: usually 2/4 or 4/4 depending regional form.

Origin

Iraq / Levantine-Iraqi repertory

Where you hear it

Short, strongly accented regional rhythm encountered in Iraqi popular and folk music.

Dance

Styles danced to it

  • Iraqi dance
  • Kawliya-inspired performance
  • Regional folklore