Hicaz pitch class set
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In Turkish music, the hicaz pitch class set is a set of scales that are named after the Hicaz Turkish makam. For Hicaz, there is the Hicaz tetrachord and Hicaz pentachord.
Hicaz tetrachord and pentachord in 53-TET[edit]
The intervals of the Hicaz tetrachord and Rast pentachord within 53 Tone Equal Temperament are given in the table:
| Pentachord | Tetrachord | Note order | Step to next note (Number of steps) | Note name starting from Dügâh[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicaz pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord | 1 | S (5) | Dügâh |
| 2 | A (12) | Dik Kürdî | ||
| 3 | S (5) | Nim Hicâz | ||
| 4 | T (9) (Only for pentachord) | Neva | ||
| - | 5 | - | Hüseynî |
Makams that use the Hicaz pentachord or Hicaz tetrachord[edit]
| Name of Makam | Lower Çeşni | Higher Çeşni | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basit Suzinak[2] | Rast pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord | |
| Neveser | Nikriz pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord |