taksim

Turkish

Noun

taksim

1. division, partition, distribution.
2. (music) instrumental improvisation, instrumental solo (often introducing a vocal solo or a modulation to another makam, or mode).
3. dividing up.
4. (mathematics) division, division sign.
5. place containing a reservoir from which water is distributed to various parts of a city.
6. (punctuation) slash mark, slash, diagonal, virgule.

References

• Signell, Karl. Makam: Modal practice in Turkish art music. Usul Publications, 2005.