Noun
maqam (plural maqams or maqamat)
(music) A modal structure characterizing the art of music of countries in North Africa, West Asia and Central Asia.
Popular Williamsburg falafel shop proprietor gives farewell concert on the oud as part of the Brooklyn Maqam Arab Music Festival. Source: Internet
Shash maqam is the main component of the classical genre of music. Source: Internet
The large support of the musicians from high class families, which meant the patronage was to be paid to the Shash maqam above all things. Source: Internet