Rhythm · 9/8

Roman 9

Also known as: Romany 9

dum tak rest

Subdivision: commonly 2 + 2 + 2 + 3.

Origin

Turkish Romani tradition

Where you hear it

Closely related metrically to other Turkish 9/8 rhythms, but with its own characteristic accenting, phrasing and Romani performance vocabulary. It should not simply be labelled “Karsilama” because the associated dance style and musical language differ.

Dance

Styles danced to it

Turkey

Turkish Oriental

The Turkish branch of the dance: faster, bolder, with Romani influence, 9/8 karşılama rhythms, floor work and zil (finger cymbal) virtuosity.

Also used in

Turkish Romany / Roman Havasi
Fusion