Tahrir (vocal technique)

For other types, see Tahrir (disambiguation).

Tahrir is a melismatic form in Persian classical singing that employs a vocal technique involving rapid glottal strokes over a series of notes.^[1] It is considered "an ornament of the melodic line," consisting of one or more short frequency jumps—called tekye—towards higher pitches.^[2] Tahrir is sometimes referred to as a form of yodeling.^[3]