Dulab

For places in Iran, see Dulab, Iran.

A dūlāb (Arabic: دولاب‎; literally "wheel"; plural: dawālīb, Arabic: دواليب‎) is a short instrumental composition used as an introduction in Arabic music, which serves to introduce the maqam. It is generally performed in unison by a full ensemble.

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