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A slow and majestic 9/8 rhythm from Turkey, often danced solo to express heroism and pride.

A fast 7/16 rhythm consisting of patterns of 2+2+3 or 3+2+2 beats, used in Bulgarian dance music.

A Greek 7/8 rhythm often arranged as 3+4 or 2+2+3 beats, used in a popular folk dance of the same name.

A 4/4 rhythm commonly associated with Roma brass bands, characterized by a heavy accent on the downbeat and a vamp pattern.

A rhythmic pattern played on the traditional Balkan drum known as the tapan, often in 2/4 or 7/8.

A Macedonian rhythm in 7/8 time, traditionally arranged as 3+2+2, often played on a tambura or accordion.

This 3/4 or 6/8 rhythm features a distinct hop and is associated with the tsamiko dance, evoking a sense of dignity.

A 9/16 Bulgarian rhythm divided into 2+2+2+3, used in a line dance where dancers hold belts or shoulders.

A rhythm associated with a variety of Albanian folk dances, often in 2/4 or 3/8 time signature.

An energetic Bulgarian 5/16 rhythm, split into 2+3, used in a line dance that shares its name.

Commonly in 4/4, this rhythm is performed at weddings and festivities, often with trumpets leading the melody.

A rhythm found across the Balkans, particularly in Macedonian music, this pattern supports various dance forms often in 3/4 or 6/8 time.

An upbeat 9/8 rhythm found in Romanian folk music, characterized by its brisk tempo and dance style.

Typically in 2/4 or 4/4, this rhythm carries a melancholic and emotional feel, and is central to Bosnian folk music.

An irregular Bulgarian rhythm in 11/16, categorized as 2+2+3+2+2, typical for dances with off-balance steps.

A simple and steady 4/4 rhythm, often found in traditional Croatian dance music.

Widely used in Romanian and Jewish music, this 3/4 or 6/8 rhythm accompanies a circle dance of the same name.

A leisurely paced 7/8 Macedonian rhythm, traditionally played on folk instruments like the tambura.

A rhythm from the Macedonia region, in 4/4 time, structured with syncopated beats that enliven the dance tune.