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mugham

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /muˈɡɑm/

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noun

Meaning 1

A musical composition of Azerbaijan in a complex form that blends classical poetry and musical improvisation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Azerbaijani muğam. Doublet of maqam, muqam, and makam.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: մուղամ (muġam) — folk musical composition
  • Azerbaijani: muğam — folk musical composition
  • Georgian: მუღამი (muɣami) — folk musical composition
  • Russian: мугам (mugam) — folk musical composition
  • Turkish: muğam — folk musical composition