Nikriz pitch class set
In Turkish classical music, the Nikriz pitch class set is a set of scales that are named after the Nikriz makam. For Nikriz, there is only the pentachord, as the 4th is raised. The Nikriz pentachord is the same as putting the 53-TET equivalent of a whole step in the beginning of the Hicaz tetrachord.
Nikriz pentachord in 53-TET
The intervals of the Nikriz pentachord within 53 Tone Equal Temperament are given in the table:
| Pentachord | Tetrachord | Note order | Step to next note (Number of steps) | Note name starting from Rast[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikriz pentachord | - | 1 | T (9) | Rast |
| Hicaz tetrachord
(starting from Dügâh) |
2 | S (5) | Dügâh | |
| 3 | A (12) | Dik Kürdî | ||
| 4 | S (5) | Nim Hicaz | ||
| 5 | - | Neva |
Makams that use the Nikriz pentachord
| Name of Makam | Lower Çeşni | Higher Çeşni | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikriz[2] | Nikriz pentachord | Rast tetrachord or Buselik tetrachord | |
| Neveser[3] | Nikriz pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord |