makam

makam englanniksi

1. (l), (l)

(syn)

2. (l)

3. (l)

4. (w), literally (l): the various stages a Sufi's soul must attain in its search for Allah.

5. (infl of)

6. (inflection of)

7. Melodic mode. ''The ''makam'' system sets complex rules for ''cins'' (characteristic intervals) and ''seyir'' (melodic development) in classical genres such as Ottoman court music, mosque music, and Mevlevi music. The Arab (m), or mode, is most closely related, the Persian (m), Central Asian ''mugam'', Indian ''rag'' and others are more distantly related.''

8. tune, music, harmony

9. mode, way, manner

10. place, station, post, office (workplace)

11. position of authority, chair