Greek Music & Beyond
Giovan Tsaous (Tsaous)
Giovan Tsaous | Γιοβάν Τσαούς, a song by Giovan Tsaous; singer: Antonis Kalivopoulos. Recording: His Master’s Voice AO-2295, 1936. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·2·2·3. The song follows an interaction between the modes Machour (1-5, 7-12, 15-17) and Nikriz (5-6, 12-14, 17-18), also known as Zavil.
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