Definitions

1. noun

A musical term referring to a kind of Arabic maqam or melodic mode.

“The sawt is a complex and nuanced musical mode, requiring great skill to play properly.”

2. noun

In Arabic music, a specific scale or musical mode.

“The qasidah is typically sung in the sawt of the Hijaz mode.”

3. verb

To sing or play music in a specific mode or scale.

“The musician will sawt the qasidah tonight at the concert.”