Mastouria (Montanaris)

Mastouria | Μαστούρια, a song by Iakovos Montanaris; singer: Marika Frantzeskopoulou. Recording: Columbia DG-268, 1932. Meter: 9/4, division: 3·2·2·2. The instrumental part (0-2) follows the Chitzaz mode. The verse (3-12) follows the Zirgkiouleli Chitzaz mode.

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