Masmoudi Kabir

Also known as: Big Masmoudi

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Origin

Egypt

Where you hear it

One of the most important long Egyptian rhythms. Slow and spacious, allowing a dancer to stretch movement across the musical phrase. It is especially common in classical tarab repertoire.

Dance

Styles danced to it

Classical Raqs Sharqi
Tarab interpretation
Golden Era
Muwashahat-inspired performance