koodikantaa
Koodikantaa is a Finnish term that translates to "base melody" in English. It refers to the underlying melody or harmonic structure that provides the foundation for a musical composition or a folk song.
In the context of traditional Finnish music, koodikantaa is often used to describe the static, repetitive melody
The concept of koodikantaa is closely related to the idea of a "ground melody" in Western music
Koodikantaa is an important aspect of Finnish folk music, not only because it provides the underlying structure
In summary, koodikantaa is a fundamental concept in Finnish music theory, referring to the underlying melody